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 2228849 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2230233 epoch_slot_no: 5433 block_no: 2228744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1245 time: 2019-02-22 03:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3332c40c23fb58303267fd01c8d297923351dcca67cd8c8d729c9542138d4d2cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: