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 495034 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 495070 epoch_slot_no: 19870 block_no: 495010 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-16 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0404e769e02de32fcb823dc2a4483ba01aa598d665b40dd3de54f80342937061Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: