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 1091236 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1091314 epoch_slot_no: 11314 block_no: 1091184 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2969 time: 2018-06-03 12:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3f9dc5835ebcbeda3cc77cbab387b3b02cf37266c09ab7c05bf82cffedd92aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: