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 2721801 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2723201 epoch_slot_no: 1601 block_no: 2721673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-16 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe33e4477c2e80409c64283967a03aa2cfca60caab3773d733b71495df1a7a7d6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: