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 2047941 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2049328 epoch_slot_no: 18928 block_no: 2047845 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-11 06:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x953a6d63a335de9f5c00798e27bd6372e707d8cbd4cf969e6d577c14f94112b1Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: