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 2402137 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403524 epoch_slot_no: 5924 block_no: 2402024 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-04-03 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde74737be233cc35e24c33bff697822860ce8e420ccd2d26bf6b82f2505c8608Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: