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 2273542 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2274925 epoch_slot_no: 6925 block_no: 2273435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 26305 time: 2019-03-04 12:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06fe435ee1b81ec36de4aa9201d2c6d970c73effba7cf32668145c0b89504c66Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: