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 2102642 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2104027 epoch_slot_no: 8827 block_no: 2102543 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-23 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66a6b48ddc810e0d5c3c48faf567895e9c81bd2dcdc986dd35ede0d1d428a453Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: