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 513819 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 513857 epoch_slot_no: 17057 block_no: 513794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-20 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9764fe621cbab5df44d411733f0d46c5ccdf908c0da411dfda98e8c659e87eb7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: