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 882783 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 882839 epoch_slot_no: 18839 block_no: 882741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2018-04-16 06:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb70edef6661ef76a4eeb3fa3a57043d6ec4b51ed758bdb28b3c92d1e2cc88dfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: