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 2656243 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2657633 epoch_slot_no: 833 block_no: 2656118 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2071 time: 2019-06-01 02:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x545fe8a6b3b5fc050413c488e3cf2e6f8da754db52f7a8ae4af013b93e355a3eBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: