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 847515 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 847568 epoch_slot_no: 5168 block_no: 847474 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2018-04-08 02:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb39f89ae20a07531ed05d76cc257fa62470a005c6189ba469a34f4942b1aecb0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: