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 2271062 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2272445 epoch_slot_no: 4445 block_no: 2270955 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1488 time: 2019-03-03 22:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa416d511092c3ccf1853c87405d5b383c3691ab06be2cb601db25b3901136df7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: