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 843896 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 843949 epoch_slot_no: 1549 block_no: 843855 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1128 time: 2018-04-07 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc91990173354bb7637047eca9ec55bcaeebb3f806df7345510acd27512b4dfd5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: