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 2233346 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2234730 epoch_slot_no: 9930 block_no: 2233241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1559 time: 2019-02-23 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96605cde507e11ca31413d4b705af82aec99e20d8a0a445f0a53fa1a3fa6ff03Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: