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 2491427 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2492814 epoch_slot_no: 8814 block_no: 2491310 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-23 22:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a708fe5335d9078916b4b1fe0253d21b5ed6082cde5b89ccab9299d68d26e3dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: