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 2283422 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2284806 epoch_slot_no: 16806 block_no: 2283315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-06 19:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x135418fd7a56726701573e454c0381bc3047e602d2d7f8047de9fc0bb5a3eabbBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: