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 2434052 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2435440 epoch_slot_no: 16240 block_no: 2433938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1657 time: 2019-04-10 15:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13c1027c24e460916fa04d7159b889ae30126e30d0e2264fdf55b000cdadd731Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: