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 2528164 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2529553 epoch_slot_no: 2353 block_no: 2528045 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2019-05-02 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99829dec5502bb66778c6ed087f4cb3251da954d145c0ce721f3fd5fe831e36eBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: