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 521805 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 521844 epoch_slot_no: 3444 block_no: 521779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-22 16:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6fbd930c61d0c72336bac002001a608fd2e1d5c7baae67cc2838acc1a522279Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: