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 2391042 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2392429 epoch_slot_no: 16429 block_no: 2390930 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1910 time: 2019-03-31 17:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf0c4bc12bc6320a2e774528b62fc56baa48ece5be1889c89261e5894ecf72d8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: