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 2438766 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2440155 epoch_slot_no: 20955 block_no: 2438652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2204 time: 2019-04-11 18:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcc62e147237e6285583dbf19bbc2f30c2f4655ac1703df34ab9a61f2e4d2a46Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: