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 2593574 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2594964 epoch_slot_no: 2964 block_no: 2593452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1144 time: 2019-05-17 14:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x080a477012e3930dbe068fde67342d279349ca81e1c94796c2fbf5b7e4888919Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: