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 2405208 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406595 epoch_slot_no: 8995 block_no: 2405095 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4030 time: 2019-04-03 23:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc89e670af7d8805c827a40a97f0641b0f20a309b4eba7e1c2fb5bed2ba1d97bdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: