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 504972 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 505010 epoch_slot_no: 8210 block_no: 504947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2073 time: 2018-01-18 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2544dcae4f01b01306eb2062773634df7ef220ad6cacfe6fac8a1a71a2f8c859Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: