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 2640124 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2641514 epoch_slot_no: 6314 block_no: 2640000 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3523 time: 2019-05-28 08:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb836a3525d48fa9ac6ed5262897e303dcf854cf3b723e2c99442013e5ac9c071Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: