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 1893908 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1895286 epoch_slot_no: 16086 block_no: 1893819 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1421 time: 2018-12-06 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x988c9cd6287177b6bbd9bf55e3c42ff4c5f2ef1cb37ef2c55f989f23d2c99636Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: