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 951761 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 951821 epoch_slot_no: 1421 block_no: 951715 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-02 05:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88d7cff51f1a5a754b0b7e9547b218ff330eaa2d3d420577e2b15e8de24bb6cfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: