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 2277096 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278480 epoch_slot_no: 10480 block_no: 2276989 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2264 time: 2019-03-05 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d72810b816de2f11fc6f027edcd1dead454469e59a0d201337604d61c9ea89fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: