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 2450845 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2452233 epoch_slot_no: 11433 block_no: 2450730 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4919 time: 2019-04-14 13:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x400f5d4f115b5de5a1430c2a048f40ee94a86499e0bdbdc623f2f8cf5494c805Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: