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 621646 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 621691 epoch_slot_no: 16891 block_no: 621616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2032 time: 2018-02-14 19:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa005141c8a0729be2b45f0b7a9e935e39d85c7df49c84ce3d3638bbc40e279b9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: