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 974999 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 975058 epoch_slot_no: 3058 block_no: 974952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-07 14:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa8b338544dac6ff49a64d47e89670c670f6ab9b7a38537264c6300a48e18c25Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: