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 2485735 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487121 epoch_slot_no: 3121 block_no: 2485618 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-22 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd26aaeebcb91326557df46a8468e5cf56608d8ae293a876b80f421b8ce3ac142Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: