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 2573357 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2574746 epoch_slot_no: 4346 block_no: 2573236 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1324 time: 2019-05-12 21:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfac38b81adbf246499de71e67abe03e801f46bb6f21ae35752eb96d05e5b1f30Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: