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 2550430 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2551819 epoch_slot_no: 3019 block_no: 2550310 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2585 time: 2019-05-07 14:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda5770e8617ea976d2c70be60e1d51a423148acfea42a810c88b72343831cbfeBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: