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 553704 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 553750 epoch_slot_no: 13750 block_no: 553677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-01-30 02:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d699ad565a15c4f351fe13ffe9a3978b0567ea193ed6bd1bc386c0abb3ee303Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: