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 2173682 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2175067 epoch_slot_no: 15067 block_no: 2173580 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-09 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2e6168b6cba263305ac424f90e4ec7fa31c503fc7058a41c04ce67bcaa2680fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: