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 1946228 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1947618 epoch_slot_no: 3618 block_no: 1946136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2018-12-18 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14d83a63e44dbdd901ffd47d97f8654d4e5572ef7df75214a46680ac98c44e71Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: