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 2662352 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2663742 epoch_slot_no: 6942 block_no: 2662227 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1976 time: 2019-06-02 12:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x599d71dd6cfacbf3a09cc229732fc786c7f2633b816865301d7d8d7c97f8eb14Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: