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 961364 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961424 epoch_slot_no: 11024 block_no: 961318 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-04 10:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a76ee69dc08f413d7d482bec2abe8bae755ee0fdd03e0c8aeeed3882327d376Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: