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 2547026 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2548416 epoch_slot_no: 21216 block_no: 2546907 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1728 time: 2019-05-06 19:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ce6203fb145e48855611838570c8f682c4ae2be6fad7c3a0b8fa74e67163980Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: