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 1103927 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1104042 epoch_slot_no: 2442 block_no: 1103874 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-06-06 11:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98fecc6c84ee2bdde886a140f5998179a0046d21de0e7a4d8ad6394a53a748cbBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: