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 479796 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 479832 epoch_slot_no: 4632 block_no: 479772 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2069 time: 2018-01-12 23:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x282a286c0c6aae18d9f13c99a4551cd6dbde30e348c893434bb993c902c607fcBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: