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 974673 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 974732 epoch_slot_no: 2732 block_no: 974626 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-05-07 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ecb3df522c85876cde352c4cdcd0e7aea446df4fd5ae31e9e72cb1a03e0a139Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: