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 2604449 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2605840 epoch_slot_no: 13840 block_no: 2604327 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2067 time: 2019-05-20 02:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2a3dc657d5ab5ddccc5a7118325f051c010337f9144ba7374d25fc707aefcc2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: