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 2353047 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354434 epoch_slot_no: 34 block_no: 2352936 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2019-03-22 21:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17276861d7680c5f44521e69ed177a6d578f435607c2235694584e585336ba5fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: