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 2354153 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355540 epoch_slot_no: 1140 block_no: 2354042 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1396 time: 2019-03-23 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd840113a4b91238fb4bbacf8ba4fddecfa6901639ebb7c6d4baab4fd687d7a86Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: