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 2160264 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2161649 epoch_slot_no: 1649 block_no: 2160162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 943 time: 2019-02-06 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54e623a98e17a97f12c72fd47d08b4c9675fac997a34ec662f1fa4afd3fef00bBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: