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 2323031 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2324413 epoch_slot_no: 13213 block_no: 2322922 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-03-15 23:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3ebd3a809bcf5c6551bf1c077be9b259db122bc5720843f054b9256546a3e13Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: