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 2172452 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173837 epoch_slot_no: 13837 block_no: 2172350 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 02:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf09783321acaa9c00a8169fa7903469291ae0c7046eef9674771a6890d3bc65eBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: