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 524379 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 524418 epoch_slot_no: 6018 block_no: 524353 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-01-23 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf7872527f10fb77eedb7556985a08a4746878a7ce566dfc88c580ed01dbb407Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: