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 525508 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 525547 epoch_slot_no: 7147 block_no: 525482 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2018-01-23 13:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d9d6b0b4ae03a979bb67193ff287f7b35050076b7fa152c9d04896dddfee014Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: