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 2307040 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308423 epoch_slot_no: 18823 block_no: 2306932 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-03-12 06:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33618bb92cae0fc723112d2b4706c75a91b72095b28ed2345a0de687eaa0585fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: