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 951227 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 951287 epoch_slot_no: 887 block_no: 951181 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1204 time: 2018-05-02 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc492def4c54950e480a92f7493e703f55206a97472ddbb38b88c80466fd3ed33Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: