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 2602707 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2604098 epoch_slot_no: 12098 block_no: 2602585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1020 time: 2019-05-19 16:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x765f104d89cd7df24ae0cf09f3d640a7106fbdc55487532295c7031e2a473543Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: