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 2277830 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279214 epoch_slot_no: 11214 block_no: 2277723 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-05 12:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cbdf776ce3c50ef13f67712661c417f90dee364600a3a4073c4f51aa03c9682Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: