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 2101858 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2103243 epoch_slot_no: 8043 block_no: 2101759 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-01-23 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bbdeb97af439cda7016c284668d68e15da73b1caa8245ea6557d86fecdbb478Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: