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 2416476 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417863 epoch_slot_no: 20263 block_no: 2416363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1174 time: 2019-04-06 14:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3f09770c8b482c76323dc6220ae6844102dde15f7dd765a0cc49fee2daffbfcBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: