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 2177343 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2178728 epoch_slot_no: 18728 block_no: 2177241 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1568 time: 2019-02-10 05:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98932a3e51f699727f534d9fb2a0c26362e9694b0a7c9b8fc06b8d164119b0b7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: