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 780494 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 780549 epoch_slot_no: 2949 block_no: 780456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-23 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48ec2d31312d63ae59dff9051ec2d7c2f1f13639ac3a384b21e56bb15dc132ceBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: