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 2229670 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231054 epoch_slot_no: 6254 block_no: 2229565 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1241 time: 2019-02-22 08:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf92ea885ee6926b3b81ba2af19a4dff30de1d1947c2feb94cfbde7d8cff344beBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: