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 622569 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 622614 epoch_slot_no: 17814 block_no: 622539 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-15 00:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x299dca764c26afe4465cfd7cbdea36d42a246cd7498f07cb4fd9f3eb7737f007Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: