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 996720 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 996780 epoch_slot_no: 3180 block_no: 996672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1369 time: 2018-05-12 15:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22eeaf02a7d7d2cc364297613323ab87d24ec3613da32fca9e828fb516c8e622Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: