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 953039 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 953099 epoch_slot_no: 2699 block_no: 952993 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-02 12:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6ce9b24674e924fbcd89db3b031b25ac45e26226b0afb0bccd06637a772d583Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: