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 2500838 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2502225 epoch_slot_no: 18225 block_no: 2500721 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-26 02:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0174fc7decd29e3aaf761ec466eb3cf798cf1c924936d5712a96bbbc8b89c02Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: