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 520497 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 520536 epoch_slot_no: 2136 block_no: 520471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1929 time: 2018-01-22 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0ca5b66eb65c32f7c2886260eadf9bc119ae86dca8e80ca37683afe26dfab84Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: