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 2051466 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2052852 epoch_slot_no: 852 block_no: 2051369 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1197 time: 2019-01-12 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd22b06bdb83c25c3027ed5fb9c3c1562fd507b13837c30350633b9dd263a71deBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: