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 1917713 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1919099 epoch_slot_no: 18299 block_no: 1917623 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1572 time: 2018-12-12 03:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2df5421dfd4cf18cb4f0826be6f5198f00f471ff2785fbbb8dc0b20784f3ee0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: