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 2592634 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2594022 epoch_slot_no: 2022 block_no: 2592512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-17 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3745adebcf3ea72d62bae0b5edd9ba744660607a98fa07461047fb9f2bbef9eaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: