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 2428864 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2430251 epoch_slot_no: 11051 block_no: 2428750 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2019-04-09 11:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaea2520dcbae55a6f763c6d6c2f9389250ef9ac3a10e8808dd872abdbb14cd15Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: