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 2288369 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2289752 epoch_slot_no: 152 block_no: 2288261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2019-03-07 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1238778d164575b2773a02333a010714fe4e45bb90bdb684aca649c1c84325b4Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: