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 2482714 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2484100 epoch_slot_no: 100 block_no: 2482597 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1032 time: 2019-04-21 22:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca3de0be54b388b6d3839add543844afa5674e50066029cace15b9bb23d8b37aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: