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 2421582 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422968 epoch_slot_no: 3768 block_no: 2421468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1698 time: 2019-04-07 18:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcedefdae215b648054095bc616b9cfb687dbee9c4ceb1d12c1d8aa6ad4071937Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: