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 2442600 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443988 epoch_slot_no: 3188 block_no: 2442485 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-12 15:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a941507bb91756f2c402b97104ad084ba56e7c708a72bbbc7f90213fcbac572Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: