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 2584522 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2585911 epoch_slot_no: 15511 block_no: 2584401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-05-15 11:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6ac7462d406678dee676fc38cb3bf984f395c583f476c7ad66cae76aead39b0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: