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 2382939 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2384326 epoch_slot_no: 8326 block_no: 2382827 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2400 time: 2019-03-29 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f78c3fbee39cc0d9af3a994f5eddc9c5356e5d5d9e537389b40de1881f791faBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: