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 842030 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 842084 epoch_slot_no: 21284 block_no: 841990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-06 19:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec7ee07835ae6a5c91d4042481042b6599a4703d289c96c54a1012b5f77fb18dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: