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 562038 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 562083 epoch_slot_no: 483 block_no: 562010 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1291 time: 2018-02-01 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x775d3d784d1157aebb7dd25d74663ba640c5e32488c739829e576c5d381a8833Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: