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 2403342 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2404729 epoch_slot_no: 7129 block_no: 2403229 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3380 time: 2019-04-03 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b841d5948700b4f3973c7aa8ebc0bc8bf5f88e89cfcf512391dfcdc1925c118Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: