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 2271716 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273099 epoch_slot_no: 5099 block_no: 2271609 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2783 time: 2019-03-04 02:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bb185231ac7048c48c25cb09cb7f35de1210a8a119b5bb43867ab262885d8bdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: