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 540124 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 540163 epoch_slot_no: 163 block_no: 540097 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1360 time: 2018-01-26 22:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88c84a275453d053cc1a098257b36f4ed44159c21130953f087e3830ba55e77fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: