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 563401 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 563446 epoch_slot_no: 1846 block_no: 563373 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-01 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdaedc04a2d5fafdadb505794c6e7b44efdfccae3ee46edef640777d076acf16cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: