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 2642523 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2643914 epoch_slot_no: 8714 block_no: 2642399 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2622 time: 2019-05-28 22:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x567107151bc37e5bf4ae654c399716bc8fbd739cdeba047833f92ca4883b3ad5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: