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 1950217 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951607 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 1950125 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2018-12-19 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa1419addb46a9d8806e6cbd9a4a68f56a9f353244944b8bc04b4f5cf6d9ee1dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: