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 2469091 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470478 epoch_slot_no: 8078 block_no: 2468975 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2011 time: 2019-04-18 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00702013550837f08073eb2a2a9c223130cad8ef5564fcb5a28d6df4e1ddea03Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: