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 2336835 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2338216 epoch_slot_no: 5416 block_no: 2336725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3689 time: 2019-03-19 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc79c07feeb68a289a758953252adb067f0123d93304597188cf889bc10d69875Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: