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 2160432 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2161817 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2160330 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2289 time: 2019-02-06 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd09614e4e40731f38229f1ffa914cf42de1f5b6195c11e0a649c988797c9e86Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: