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 528175 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 528214 epoch_slot_no: 9814 block_no: 528149 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-24 04:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c40635fd36abb82919ace823cc40ff2ea752f8f228a2d47c1becbf32c34f019Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: