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 2030118 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2031504 epoch_slot_no: 1104 block_no: 2030022 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1426 time: 2019-01-07 03:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3232e96a0e32038296a9a98a017a49b9fcc4ded6861053e77671c4fb0ae46542Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: