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 554805 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 554851 epoch_slot_no: 14851 block_no: 554778 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1504 time: 2018-01-30 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4805ed554b12565d92a1b03aed69d4c2c6037a2280566670801538658227c778Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: