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 849510 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 849563 epoch_slot_no: 7163 block_no: 849469 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2018-04-08 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc03d1b7eadcfd077d9da6d892cd7a46d32f2a989e579ee92967c2cf7d0a1e831Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: