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 563768 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 563813 epoch_slot_no: 2213 block_no: 563740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-01 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8213caae6ab22310d254c31dc329ed6ee581f7eb3c8ee062c77c7991b0854297Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: