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 2530422 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531811 epoch_slot_no: 4611 block_no: 2530303 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2013 time: 2019-05-02 23:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8400e4bf05b82282b55004a891c0089ef5e1d076dd307b7f04c6671b6528edeBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: