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 513316 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 513354 epoch_slot_no: 16554 block_no: 513291 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-20 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaca3f81ed86e6c5781a050ce5e43475c26d457716b5b3e2c500ae005c51e5e91Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: