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 953021 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 953081 epoch_slot_no: 2681 block_no: 952975 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1115 time: 2018-05-02 12:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcaa05e48017852b57ecd021445c0cde5f072fa7fd0900c80cd4c7748a731fb51Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: