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 2151644 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2153029 epoch_slot_no: 14629 block_no: 2151543 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-02-04 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2067fc1908f1d73c017f00b316912fd907f4cd7720b8577e5f61542aa234fc7fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: