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 2704226 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2705627 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 2704099 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3508 time: 2019-06-12 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bb822922406bffc7580c23ebb437b6cc279a54f2b829b99ff2a3a170428e3d7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: