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 2356594 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357981 epoch_slot_no: 3581 block_no: 2356483 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4700 time: 2019-03-23 17:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6152b49c3f54ad44dcfc963927cee626dc58220eec3b3861aa36fa47e12ea81Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: