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 464497 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 464532 epoch_slot_no: 10932 block_no: 464474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1838 time: 2018-01-09 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ea229c134c3d75fa877a98ab4b99f3a4ad74dc14264cd80fb3af95278c0f580Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: