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 2321122 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2322504 epoch_slot_no: 11304 block_no: 2321013 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-03-15 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf67edba56ce1c2b6e67539230109f368bfb97a004049b76bbe9343a6d2058baBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: