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 542877 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 542916 epoch_slot_no: 2916 block_no: 542850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-27 13:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ba4a8581ad386a9153937ac1e306d8b59ddba901346fb16151f5f925a6dc588Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: