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 2404881 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406268 epoch_slot_no: 8668 block_no: 2404768 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-03 21:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5386dfd520816f2ae57af6c4411d45635e6fc823b36844d44cb7755fb3716224Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: