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 2336978 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2338359 epoch_slot_no: 5559 block_no: 2336868 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1645 time: 2019-03-19 04:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1848f5e28a89f5d6dd9df891b991a4abe597c22e51bbc1c81cc37843deb2d3aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: