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 462898 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 462933 epoch_slot_no: 9333 block_no: 462875 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 01:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25b0d1e34e2e59585717109e5008eca15f3228eb8cfb9586d8935340e9057267Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: