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 1938613 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1940004 epoch_slot_no: 17604 block_no: 1938522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-12-16 23:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc55e8180e0f82d065870b2fb49945b294b3c54c46c5ccce6ac59947563e5118Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: