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 741530 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 741579 epoch_slot_no: 7179 block_no: 741494 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1335 time: 2018-03-14 13:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa95fbef6d335d78f523e500cbf1565ef54b8637ae3af9b5933b7126682d8e281Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: