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 714725 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 714773 epoch_slot_no: 1973 block_no: 714690 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-03-08 08:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf70fe98c513fba90b4221855dce80f984ac9f1868304fd3f44ebe22691d65d93Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: