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 2235942 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2237326 epoch_slot_no: 12526 block_no: 2235837 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1202 time: 2019-02-23 19:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53d839c2bfca2f92282d84499b8100c1d01e53afe24f5515b7e85a0462a9af60Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: