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 951515 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 951575 epoch_slot_no: 1175 block_no: 951469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2018-05-02 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3cb1765257c06a0bcac95da910a535dc64ae9f794d9048b3b83b71b00823203Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: