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 2121190 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2122576 epoch_slot_no: 5776 block_no: 2121090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-01-28 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8ff0f0caba36d8e35049433d1206411d67e1e8a9e83a60dfc30fc98115df657Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: