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 2678853 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2680247 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 2678727 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1928 time: 2019-06-06 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5b476a8e2ea3c8ae20f9392564a69c19b8771e08122b41de27624261a2fc1e0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: