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 2606411 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2607802 epoch_slot_no: 15802 block_no: 2606289 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3257 time: 2019-05-20 13:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc614b8c4eb8543ed3552a7daee760c7bf8951f2fb349f931477a79e313de9a0dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: