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 631682 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631726 epoch_slot_no: 5326 block_no: 631651 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1633 time: 2018-02-17 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc54b835fb6773981e71bf7fac7fbe37f516f2622a3ae38121b6c1be0bb656665Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: