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 2425546 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2426933 epoch_slot_no: 7733 block_no: 2425432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2977 time: 2019-04-08 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb316c155df46aeebc038a832b4ac852302a0023278a900c2e53309a8c17dfc23Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: