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 2057606 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2058992 epoch_slot_no: 6992 block_no: 2057509 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-13 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb933044cb05dd7a3b8478f723ca6f4c5b1a632bb87a0e04d7e199e154bbfcfa3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: