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 2353093 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354480 epoch_slot_no: 80 block_no: 2352982 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2114 time: 2019-03-22 22:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ba0f51d1d9513259594fe0b02d31ae870428b37fd863b3bfaa750408ef1d261Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: