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 2351121 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352509 epoch_slot_no: 19709 block_no: 2351011 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2019-03-22 11:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe07dd4de4a2064ef59f60a270f725ba9a62514811720b51c3893ea771aa6cadfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: