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 2714816 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2716217 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2714689 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4607 time: 2019-06-14 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb767987bd859844053985109ba94ae87b3dfaad1ee2bd88e159ce6d6a2131bbBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: