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 2442384 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2443772 epoch_slot_no: 2972 block_no: 2442269 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1400 time: 2019-04-12 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd628bea37c6cd0d22b02cd9130251ee0b730c81d07f4a727deca2df28f2fa898Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: