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 797220 Details
Epoch: 36 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 797275 epoch_slot_no: 19675 block_no: 797182 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1276 time: 2018-03-27 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e73aa6419329cc21c4f4499025aa0b9c8fdfc25f950f8ec6e1975582f8333e8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: