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 572048 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 572093 epoch_slot_no: 10493 block_no: 572020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2018-02-03 08:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab2d8da2277a92125135e566891823384b7884b111351991209eead50f6d4eaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: