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 2124022 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2125408 epoch_slot_no: 8608 block_no: 2123922 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-01-28 21:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72b27bf537ea04f7385f16dfbf223852dc28d289aa2cdbad8ab945bba8c41896Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: