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 690715 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 690759 epoch_slot_no: 21159 block_no: 690682 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-02 19:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcc04c0f39dd033823041a83b7209e526d4a7028e98b51fffd3fbdf8fed8c007Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: