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 2446542 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2447930 epoch_slot_no: 7130 block_no: 2446427 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2019-04-13 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf84ce489fa1ad08d32e3c504669b391d3d7817635ba363033dc71ccd87d1992Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: