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 2362808 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2364195 epoch_slot_no: 9795 block_no: 2362697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2257 time: 2019-03-25 04:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2027a219542a06add63a42b2edf18acfafa9c780ea329fbcc56d2657a2b9e617Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: