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 962612 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 962672 epoch_slot_no: 12272 block_no: 962566 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1565 time: 2018-05-04 17:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e32331839df328057f1aa7dd994a9d4fd1b40524349ce13f912c0821b05bd48Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: