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 1989433 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1990821 epoch_slot_no: 3621 block_no: 1989339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 17661 time: 2018-12-28 17:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e7c7a290b5296a8107e7aa77a88f515840e1f3c79859242351f2eda48f7a2e2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: