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 2712201 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2713602 epoch_slot_no: 13602 block_no: 2712074 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2019-06-14 01:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee43109d1e467bba5d5f5b52025f75f0c75968f590ed2986bc1a4024d3d66404Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: