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 498872 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 498910 epoch_slot_no: 2110 block_no: 498847 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1570 time: 2018-01-17 09:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0f8768bbfe7286c02812bf15b9fb993fc91a3e23987e95328d918ca6d830334Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: