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 2637409 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638799 epoch_slot_no: 3599 block_no: 2637285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2481 time: 2019-05-27 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9ace7b4d60d3f04008e9ccbe633f86b03df1429c566c1749c09c615e20a6af2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: