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 2418861 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420247 epoch_slot_no: 1047 block_no: 2418747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2371 time: 2019-04-07 03:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd81c816f0efb5612be3f94b433babbbc61f027d2ef75924cb0b4fd721dc2e332Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: