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 2530333 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531722 epoch_slot_no: 4522 block_no: 2530214 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-02 22:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd032adbac5422f4ed69fcd520fe14b4f523b2fd0fee6fa5fd8ec6ea63e69b756Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: