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 971285 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 971345 epoch_slot_no: 20945 block_no: 971239 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-06 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb831a61a96512ef494c348fd17acfd3abba152052c985f082378ac0cb2d2a511Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: