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 1893421 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894799 epoch_slot_no: 15599 block_no: 1893332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7864 time: 2018-12-06 12:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2504e78aaa2e278f3fd883fd427ef2b8ad38a9341663a5c164ec84d5e075446Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: