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 562234 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 562279 epoch_slot_no: 679 block_no: 562206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1283 time: 2018-02-01 01:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31be0b0cbe30619db92225ad61c57104257051883611a11d71d869bb2fd4b412Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: