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 506480 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 506518 epoch_slot_no: 9718 block_no: 506455 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-19 03:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde04273e5ae2b0c0c52e0008d169e46c4034de6f37eba6c9fbc241d227447aceBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: