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 2458356 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459744 epoch_slot_no: 18944 block_no: 2458241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-16 06:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x458328d2255ff7480440f891fc20f464adc7d611eba0a616b865cd4fa3081befBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: