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 2443159 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444547 epoch_slot_no: 3747 block_no: 2443044 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 992 time: 2019-04-12 18:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2332b5f17d7f281e77ab219fd0c2398741f7356cbee969e1a84c19ebc456d283Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: