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 2649696 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2651087 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 2649572 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3908 time: 2019-05-30 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x602247712b4735351befcf11dc3c1a48c7e03bf024780135a45840514494a53dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: