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 2046711 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048098 epoch_slot_no: 17698 block_no: 2046615 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1174 time: 2019-01-11 00:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e773901447d016bc9bdac30109e32c67f851fb81c804be7c314fd591bae1f90Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: