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 955398 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 955458 epoch_slot_no: 5058 block_no: 955352 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1766 time: 2018-05-03 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x574bd296d59d90b3629c83fca59b0f02c4f39a8353c30ad6bf3acea89031dca0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: