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 531028 Details
Epoch: 24 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 531067 epoch_slot_no: 12667 block_no: 531002 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-24 20:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd36c99a9558c0eccac459e66a732b0a241cc68f259d2d53b6c220ffac65df572Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: