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 838042 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 838096 epoch_slot_no: 17296 block_no: 838002 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-05 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32efac0b2246ec77bcba38432448cce98c44ac36aa223218baeaa8dc2b39d323Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: