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 2424700 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2426086 epoch_slot_no: 6886 block_no: 2424586 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-04-08 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb628c3d123a630e2c808001a1de152b93488f4006365f01aa457138d5fe43acBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: