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 2526959 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528348 epoch_slot_no: 1148 block_no: 2526840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1669 time: 2019-05-02 04:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a5f269c03117fd34de8c37f070036bcabf8413bd7e1fb64f76093250d948c75Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: