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 2406814 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2408201 epoch_slot_no: 10601 block_no: 2406701 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5903 time: 2019-04-04 08:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68d6aafc5ddd8a9167281646bb6aaf22fdaa6fe22b191fc575e4edd3b616f7b7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: