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 2404660 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2406047 epoch_slot_no: 8447 block_no: 2404547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3425 time: 2019-04-03 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf481fefcdecfb02b88ce4fe78fb085d43e5d5c5087b45ef0daba794b016cd31cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: