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 2604754 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2606145 epoch_slot_no: 14145 block_no: 2604632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1710 time: 2019-05-20 04:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffef0fca08fc8632fb7de5c874d555bd01dd72a5f3a3bcd892fcb5394dff1933Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: