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 2027638 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2029025 epoch_slot_no: 20225 block_no: 2027543 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-06 14:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5d85bad435e47a08bb4fda00a9c29a2cd2cc69798de013e7e11f1a2d279d496Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: