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 647712 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 647757 epoch_slot_no: 21357 block_no: 647681 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1272 time: 2018-02-20 20:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb55ff2fc2166df9a889037d848eb9ee682d9f74e2bb304bddc8fa09db038f04Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: