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 2406068 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2407455 epoch_slot_no: 9855 block_no: 2405955 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4807 time: 2019-04-04 04:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fd50ee2ea111bb75185659d7057cd9daeb9b16b82f48c60fb225172de09d08cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: