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 2690403 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2691804 epoch_slot_no: 13404 block_no: 2690277 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-06-09 00:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb09793fb345e1fd58d19937680bb5ec0ddd9423724e069906ca7f4754ff3c67Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: