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 2058211 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059597 epoch_slot_no: 7597 block_no: 2058114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 15:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa36bc0ede96355aca47652db07c769d091c1a0cdcdbcfe9f41046f690555c263Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: