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 2252766 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254149 epoch_slot_no: 7749 block_no: 2252660 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2936 time: 2019-02-27 16:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefb77aba281a1fb801c764e7f9c45f96ebe8171df65be0d439f6ca8499a9cd31Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: