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 2371473 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372860 epoch_slot_no: 18460 block_no: 2371362 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2019-03-27 04:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe81bc1467b86d28407f53d80076fb967dc3bae3965b6449a30c90a1973c4f4e7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: