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 584736 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584781 epoch_slot_no: 1581 block_no: 584707 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1369 time: 2018-02-06 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x318c42d1023f671008c6026335458de49b2aeae8b0e56129c9725d42cf15f524Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: