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 2356580 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357967 epoch_slot_no: 3567 block_no: 2356469 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3024 time: 2019-03-23 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1be038f2c656b65431be55878fedcc6b29fdc67f213a580b27786b1547ae63c4Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: