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 2181458 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2182842 epoch_slot_no: 1242 block_no: 2181355 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1460 time: 2019-02-11 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c51e95c23a374e7c2c5fd727b2928162c6ac4f547c8e04e9517d749fb8a1463Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: