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 794488 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 794543 epoch_slot_no: 16943 block_no: 794450 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-03-26 19:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3648442c44b47a966edb571f83bdd0c350c7a727cc187fc04bfc07d40684fcfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: