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 982365 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 982425 epoch_slot_no: 10425 block_no: 982318 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-09 07:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd279d131d0d998e684c24fc4f75507f1568dcdc4ddbb6225c866cabb0816b91Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: