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 702504 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 702547 epoch_slot_no: 11347 block_no: 702470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-03-05 12:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd01fd5fecda22c471325cc079b4533a52571db51034838a097978b6501edbf6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: