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 2606823 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608214 epoch_slot_no: 16214 block_no: 2606701 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-05-20 15:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae854cb4e54098b1a3d5231b60326ef7abc5b453d03fb82e30bcb090e40e367fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: