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 2407252 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2408639 epoch_slot_no: 11039 block_no: 2407139 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4667 time: 2019-04-04 11:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ebcc53f312c7ed26616afd5bfce43c70b6383d9b74a51d4e951a9ffec668613Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: