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 562869 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 562914 epoch_slot_no: 1314 block_no: 562841 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-01 05:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04da2130a1126ee46201f8867ef7aafcdf508f224c127eedb9a2934e3ae1bfdaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: