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 2402553 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403940 epoch_slot_no: 6340 block_no: 2402440 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-04-03 08:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28112a7406a005dd80b7c5dc3edec641b94af96f28d4824872b17e3da6941fc7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: