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 2525664 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527051 epoch_slot_no: 21451 block_no: 2525546 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2545 time: 2019-05-01 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46dff33f8deca65019bd7988012f5183097ef90c7d7df43c3c61640c7285c330Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: