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 480916 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 480952 epoch_slot_no: 5752 block_no: 480892 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-13 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93d36c3ce16bca4f06fa3c9a088ac27a2b695993a16141ac91905cb0283120beBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: