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 2374071 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2375458 epoch_slot_no: 21058 block_no: 2373960 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2019-03-27 18:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8880d8b657ec51388e054bd0f0ef18d9a925bc1e37177555a28271b4c45fd3d0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: