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 2363640 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2365027 epoch_slot_no: 10627 block_no: 2363529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4040 time: 2019-03-25 08:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77eb175fcef5a1de711145b0bf70413a6e767da36ac5bdf0928855631f119acdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: