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 628712 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 628756 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 628681 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1193 time: 2018-02-16 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96dfbef376e5f9aaad29a14ebfa43de79577f3e987a8cb7409f3d1811bec0ec6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: