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 2116873 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118259 epoch_slot_no: 1459 block_no: 2116773 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-27 05:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a62339164fd090f8ec952a1232a2e29d991295a71e6e80f3e7b79a197b78b7fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: