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 2720914 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722314 epoch_slot_no: 714 block_no: 2720786 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2995 time: 2019-06-16 01:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0384ce77ac5dccef512b2ea382c3d9ec63dcb5916e5467222cc783c241dfa893Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: