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 2131044 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2132430 epoch_slot_no: 15630 block_no: 2130944 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1503 time: 2019-01-30 12:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56d221e28d1622d5038349079068c8d13529490fe86ae0ffbbeffb0cf06c78d0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: