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 2532544 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2533933 epoch_slot_no: 6733 block_no: 2532425 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2543 time: 2019-05-03 11:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b65bc7faca8482a5bf74666a64d36e02de4eb0bbbec61bc104ee72548ce3ffeBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: