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 2619983 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2621374 epoch_slot_no: 7774 block_no: 2619860 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-05-23 16:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12d33652b3892c7b798e72e590fa3f3ee8706f48821057792fbff5ba30b016b7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: