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 839540 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 839594 epoch_slot_no: 18794 block_no: 839500 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1366 time: 2018-04-06 06:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07f8ad319adf39627310af132e50557f46d60b1a3a3f5e8e2c3822a94edd8371Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: