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 961882 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961942 epoch_slot_no: 11542 block_no: 961836 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2018-05-04 13:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb38787a334165b23002d34555aed80c2d601f386a383e3daa77f3807f57adc6aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: