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 555612 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 555658 epoch_slot_no: 15658 block_no: 555585 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2037 time: 2018-01-30 12:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x845228daccfb805a3b518a5e0bef5025f6256144c71f6850dfb801d5a8ebc568Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: