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 542376 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 542415 epoch_slot_no: 2415 block_no: 542349 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-01-27 11:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81d5760fb366b5e6794788869777d697b81c056497e168196de3b42e66d7bdeaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: