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 594819 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 594864 epoch_slot_no: 11664 block_no: 594790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-08 14:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c12359a38ed3840e7558847b5554bc8a05356a55a1e54b737ee24dc564bb58eBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: