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 769208 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 769264 epoch_slot_no: 13264 block_no: 769171 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-03-20 23:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x312ee6b5c2b07ef4b568e8d05e0318663734e7df81e1cd1f0a165137af321ec4Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: