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 2167832 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2169217 epoch_slot_no: 9217 block_no: 2167730 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-08 00:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf008b0b50014563975dd86c5ac2c57a11668a46279a0712a38cd1290782c548aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: