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 624980 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 625025 epoch_slot_no: 20225 block_no: 624950 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-15 14:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x517124e79d101d422264168e073028df6dc1e8aec08563f3c2483ac9feb5d427Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: