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 958888 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 958948 epoch_slot_no: 8548 block_no: 958842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1241 time: 2018-05-03 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d1bf85b6b8f98567e9f1c2bfd5d5fb11e1ec4fa7f66b0d04b4c38e6c23edc4bBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: