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 2441821 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443209 epoch_slot_no: 2409 block_no: 2441706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-04-12 11:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0462a599470706ccc3a60df2e7979503be8895c95ee94a8ef5b82aa7766d269Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: