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 2471258 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2472645 epoch_slot_no: 10245 block_no: 2471142 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3584 time: 2019-04-19 06:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad570ddd3a37179b177a16b4de2c04a946f296da7e4770d1d065442b17dab3a8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: