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 970736 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 970796 epoch_slot_no: 20396 block_no: 970690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-06 15:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc64602a61baff7cdcc126e79595bb65bafc72037ac2e15fe5be91932e054af2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: