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 723620 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 723669 epoch_slot_no: 10869 block_no: 723585 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-03-10 10:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa596a86866ec30fa9fe1fdcd944aee197f0c1048ea3541eda164a117b1fdfb13Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: