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 529329 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 529368 epoch_slot_no: 10968 block_no: 529303 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2018-01-24 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf980c0b15520911a81221ab4b07673e42d5487b1e298fb6e3ee5a7308e5318bdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: