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 477000 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 477034 epoch_slot_no: 1834 block_no: 476976 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1024 time: 2018-01-12 07:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0715d96bafaf6aad3a8ba3ca682042f039585c24252df7622cebb104a5a4f7bdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: