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 2791423 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2792820 epoch_slot_no: 6420 block_no: 2791292 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1887 time: 2019-07-02 09:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9288e61f35026e3be53e57f19801117efb10e7e6d2cd8a52e130916c3f5d3adeBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: