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 2406968 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2408355 epoch_slot_no: 10755 block_no: 2406855 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3826 time: 2019-04-04 09:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9102cc0fc112a6cc58e3ad96a7b524b8858061c3e04fd8202ab906d78776da77Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: