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 2720476 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2721876 epoch_slot_no: 276 block_no: 2720348 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2929 time: 2019-06-15 23:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a963442faf1a0cbbde8f0c499c1c6cde6218ec2d3eec216c9d59c0de598d617Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: