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 2310513 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2311895 epoch_slot_no: 695 block_no: 2310404 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2019-03-13 01:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8ca599923397c580482adeb9e2ea1ba5bc80e04c7b9896183ccdc9f02bc9333Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: