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 2023412 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2024799 epoch_slot_no: 15999 block_no: 2023317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2019-01-05 14:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1641b5062707b6873329eec1591a046f8e4688478a501dee7d93283ed8909df6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: