A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 412685 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 412717 epoch_slot_no: 2317 block_no: 412664 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-28 10:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05569f7966e3d164e50dafa3efb4bbc59cc027c72443a10c479bd475f659dca7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: