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 871251 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 871306 epoch_slot_no: 7306 block_no: 871209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-04-13 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33f1e2b4fa4409ebaa860218039a129287d6af676f82abfb95b61f4820b25388Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: