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 484236 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 484272 epoch_slot_no: 9072 block_no: 484212 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-14 00:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31dac01f8597242b9b9c914fc81f1e7d4c5d53edc33dbaff1b8072621286c0f3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: