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 2291917 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293300 epoch_slot_no: 3700 block_no: 2291809 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-03-08 18:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09b87378a33ae4a8f2fe79ab24682b7fb193376e40b52fef85e08aceb91cf123Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: