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 737357 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 737406 epoch_slot_no: 3006 block_no: 737321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2018-03-13 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15e1b121c168bd09b7698a8546ec5db99fc6da7fedcb259a1cb62b2ab3c59219Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: