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 476619 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 476653 epoch_slot_no: 1453 block_no: 476595 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2018-01-12 05:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa545943d12b3bc2ead184afdef3e257a443c283bca3b0d56c88823b5708033e6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: