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 2789814 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2791211 epoch_slot_no: 4811 block_no: 2789683 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-07-02 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x081c3daf2682075bf4881156719cb0f2b8f366eae6dfda13d20bbde62c0ab660Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: