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 888431 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 888487 epoch_slot_no: 2887 block_no: 888388 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-17 13:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b57e1589d4b7a32e4774d4dc404c0374a1ecb808f956950ea82056747d220e6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: