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 621756 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621801 epoch_slot_no: 17001 block_no: 621726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-02-14 20:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27c2a3ef427491eb105c099959f1ac1ac79d6440bb7e324a67f26a7c409cf891Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: