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 863354 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863409 epoch_slot_no: 21009 block_no: 863313 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-11 18:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ca1a176547d894996111118c28e0c977db1ade5e5edb1192fb8abe4d3df7db3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: