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 963342 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 963402 epoch_slot_no: 13002 block_no: 963296 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2018-05-04 21:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x411107626f554916cfbf40a7a3267f991712ef87fb5e729d891f392e31d03171Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: