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 2263562 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264946 epoch_slot_no: 18546 block_no: 2263456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-02 04:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcc908cdd8e303cb982fbababae7592150f5061250b40a7849c14bbc958ba495Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: