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 542013 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 542052 epoch_slot_no: 2052 block_no: 541986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1111 time: 2018-01-27 09:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc856136501f5979f214f6f071691142801b6365addbeae2a7d7778cee0dbe394Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: