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 2159038 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2160423 epoch_slot_no: 423 block_no: 2158936 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1657 time: 2019-02-06 00:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc422d84861324972cd71c7fafa694a823bd71ec4f1c775e90706bb50d8cacfc2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: