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 584485 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584530 epoch_slot_no: 1330 block_no: 584456 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1369 time: 2018-02-06 05:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1acd718936dc26cd0722400a9fc68aea8b9c9fc01569091d8cd3eee83c27374Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: