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 2472730 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2474117 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2472614 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9622 time: 2019-04-19 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x677f33fe5a7cee3a043e29bcb72478d4d2872b592a882737077577a4ffc3abb4Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: