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 578129 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 578175 epoch_slot_no: 16575 block_no: 578101 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-02-04 17:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcebdacf78b62dc1240b46ca6f7ef843fc40a35627789d4a0d84e1ba3cbd7daecBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: