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 831532 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 831586 epoch_slot_no: 10786 block_no: 831492 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-04 09:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x055d01bf457be2e345369fa02b5eed15f82365e95dfb003e4c37d50ed87c2848Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: