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 1993283 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1994671 epoch_slot_no: 7471 block_no: 1993189 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1405 time: 2018-12-29 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x904655f2239b52debd4370df26674a1a2ac1e17e0fecee54da25fd50604d9a79Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: