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 2318831 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2320213 epoch_slot_no: 9013 block_no: 2318722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2070 time: 2019-03-14 23:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30ccd91d1523847631369bad8cefcf1552d436d3dd11a88b4411046fb2c40f79Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: