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 617497 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 617542 epoch_slot_no: 12742 block_no: 617467 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-02-13 20:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58535ece3622ddd4d4c312836167d5fa7743a8525c769d1e473a864877343b40Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: