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 2712520 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2713921 epoch_slot_no: 13921 block_no: 2712393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-06-14 03:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf444dbfd20bb23ce703f33bb8e3083dcb21a08a0729ede8011b57eecbab0f572Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: