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 638650 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 638694 epoch_slot_no: 12294 block_no: 638619 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-18 18:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x990deadda5ce3c18a78c6f317dbb648b379d4e19d1dca0d3fd8af810dacd4b4dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: