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 2042675 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2044062 epoch_slot_no: 13662 block_no: 2042579 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1200 time: 2019-01-10 01:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49e0e5f1ab402ad20baabd73b42cabb128b70e00ce257a97dc515e424d960fdcBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: