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 514200 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 514238 epoch_slot_no: 17438 block_no: 514175 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-20 22:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x775acfff0f82232138d95f394708a15c7565b956f2c38cf952703cdfff0613d4Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: