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 2304966 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306349 epoch_slot_no: 16749 block_no: 2304858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-03-11 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64426a25e4d92c13b5d92e0fdde3a63d30e2c0318006a0ab0d299bc2a9749fcfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: