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 2768414 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2769812 epoch_slot_no: 5012 block_no: 2768284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-06-27 01:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd388551c9e091831a32c2f3bbd02a6b97b73fb97029e1bc21671724960f421fbBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: