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 2402991 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2404378 epoch_slot_no: 6778 block_no: 2402878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2973 time: 2019-04-03 11:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x518fb541875f8c4ede265f61577a2b2eb7ffba34f0e40d96caf3b0366513b673Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: