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 2099962 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2101347 epoch_slot_no: 6147 block_no: 2099863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2019-01-23 07:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc0756ecdad5a357b7520465728554a3de709f020f360c127ab3fe413590460bBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: