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 525116 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 525155 epoch_slot_no: 6755 block_no: 525090 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1081 time: 2018-01-23 11:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa8db244d5d47bc76ba4f3c186f128d41cd13462c2b1fb99c1ef55afa1980828Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: