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 2423926 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2425312 epoch_slot_no: 6112 block_no: 2423812 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2019-04-08 07:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd116d0012fb5b46c442d6a7fd717206ed49f2466a73f594cf4a330ac30e79dd9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: