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 2306656 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2308039 epoch_slot_no: 18439 block_no: 2306548 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1888 time: 2019-03-12 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfaa6d9caa3800950d1b433391944b55cc1c52004e3151a9dc9c47e13c100c572Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: