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 2680777 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2682171 epoch_slot_no: 3771 block_no: 2680651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3308 time: 2019-06-06 18:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x108c0690001d57b06c9dbb430e541a42bf476266e2f736bf0abd7a88dd2cb72aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: