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 725024 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 725073 epoch_slot_no: 12273 block_no: 724989 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1201 time: 2018-03-10 17:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4837bebb8c36315c3144e096cccf2f1ddfd748ce25c3feb93ac79370f9ed5193Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: