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 2292052 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293435 epoch_slot_no: 3835 block_no: 2291944 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1493 time: 2019-03-08 19:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3202acadf6c2970aca8d7b61bd0006fd04de5ca8671ce3dff3aae134e2e2422eBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: