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 2636235 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637625 epoch_slot_no: 2425 block_no: 2636111 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-27 11:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc477a58b9aa844c624b7a072a19390c69cc07d83efbb61ef30ee44e25d394e6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: