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 2791830 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2793227 epoch_slot_no: 6827 block_no: 2791699 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2019-07-02 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f73f65023ee8c3dc2a9ff36658b0022c3143f2186542937569502d33dabf30aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: