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 2403745 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405132 epoch_slot_no: 7532 block_no: 2403632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-04-03 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x237b47c45b3d0bbeee687ebce8780f8c3fc0570895f88c5c8227c7c088cccc96Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: