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 2291322 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292705 epoch_slot_no: 3105 block_no: 2291214 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1694 time: 2019-03-08 14:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8df38b78b9dd27b44b802550d609f41569f63519b32207bb9c67bab43f53fd3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: