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 2222912 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224297 epoch_slot_no: 21097 block_no: 2222808 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1116 time: 2019-02-20 18:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6049e674f3273561ca481c83c87bdd1fc1791fdc6781d7fd484543f784a2ac67Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: