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 793489 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 793544 epoch_slot_no: 15944 block_no: 793451 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-03-26 14:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e89b8f98c50fd19346430844eada52399eaf5e888c175ecce78349b3082c823Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: