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 2266663 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2268046 epoch_slot_no: 46 block_no: 2266556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1562 time: 2019-03-02 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe81628eae441922201bcf2db504de866db9252bfb79046221611de41c6499c93Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: