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 2270677 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2272060 epoch_slot_no: 4060 block_no: 2270570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2019-03-03 20:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eec1369685c5c1583382758bb38d5a8d5ccdbfa659e697d1b62b65bc156001aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: