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 2050168 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051555 epoch_slot_no: 21155 block_no: 2050072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-01-11 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa186d560e6e2085bed729c057f2c2a4b023bf49ae2c4eadcd0c45001edff40f0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: