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 2354044 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355431 epoch_slot_no: 1031 block_no: 2353933 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-23 03:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcc57667aa16094033fb2088225387df5f3e57900b040a6dac27fbe1da3715b8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: