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 2402918 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2404305 epoch_slot_no: 6705 block_no: 2402805 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1249 time: 2019-04-03 10:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33116800bbe4c2da891bc461186c4b5fbbbebf036758ab7fb61e443b1f8061d4Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: