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 2538755 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2540144 epoch_slot_no: 12944 block_no: 2538636 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2270 time: 2019-05-04 21:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0df0600959fa7e69c9781c841091fdd937bb8da7c5f11ad29f1d041aa8d4e145Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: