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 991289 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 991349 epoch_slot_no: 19349 block_no: 991242 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1565 time: 2018-05-11 09:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8d54cd94294de177a90d8528dbeb76cb57bb4670391eebcef5af19e73ef4dcaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: