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 2412353 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2413740 epoch_slot_no: 16140 block_no: 2412240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11270 time: 2019-04-05 15:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7042dacf2d02070a14ecef271a134c9f435374e67ded545b9cd3e4b233274f9cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: