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 579573 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 579619 epoch_slot_no: 18019 block_no: 579545 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-05 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb64fc08075401b0bfa9cd2d19886a5fe9ebd0d979e3ffd26cceb622395bae317Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: