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 1923383 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1924771 epoch_slot_no: 2371 block_no: 1923292 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 16041 time: 2018-12-13 10:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd733a243c6a3fdaaf1887dfeac3347e50e6a3d041bc3ee7c52bf2c012de8943cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: