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 2290418 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2291801 epoch_slot_no: 2201 block_no: 2290310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1900 time: 2019-03-08 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc2493d286e6a25ed46680021f5180dab4c6d62de4fb3363db194f1d6397d405Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: