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 571078 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 571123 epoch_slot_no: 9523 block_no: 571050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-03 02:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbff0f2525b6662712cdc6badb0c3398a25153b771cc0162fb6e02b8a17ffb071Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: