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 2743630 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2745029 epoch_slot_no: 1829 block_no: 2743501 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1177 time: 2019-06-21 07:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x818beb2c015025bca55de5fc91ffccca865683322db1b8bbc9aceed87cd27652Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: