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 2152723 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154108 epoch_slot_no: 15708 block_no: 2152622 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-02-04 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe878997abb6b68db5d321ba8fc689397525c87778acac37edf3c123c9b8c3209Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: