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 651380 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 651424 epoch_slot_no: 3424 block_no: 651348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2018-02-21 16:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfd1daa0287e716a27d6b9709f0308cb31754de7359548b12cd5d46bd961f472Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: