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 2441481 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2442869 epoch_slot_no: 2069 block_no: 2441366 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-12 09:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85f7bfc88074fc5abd30157579e120df33b29652aba18a65087c1ce7fa4a4ccaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: