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 542961 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 543000 epoch_slot_no: 3000 block_no: 542934 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1369 time: 2018-01-27 14:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x278c74828320e0bc1cb1cead876444c9b97634edf27372f23b50a02f6929c409Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: