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 2657310 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658700 epoch_slot_no: 1900 block_no: 2657185 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-06-01 08:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa166fd304e95939664eb89e86da187da4e7a300070a3d916e2f29fd62b2f2a82Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: