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 2581367 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2582756 epoch_slot_no: 12356 block_no: 2581246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1359 time: 2019-05-14 18:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab5eeddef197f0354ddafd7422b8fddf77d029547dd913ec9249ff5c38b66d87Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: