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 2402580 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403967 epoch_slot_no: 6367 block_no: 2402467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-04-03 09:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce3d3b44cb630a35fe307c6654dd11193bafef1d5fef299c59177a65ddb79778Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: