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 2794124 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795521 epoch_slot_no: 9121 block_no: 2793993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-07-03 00:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00dcef2d4eb756b354f92209dda5e09ba480e5e879752c1cb1ae583fc853d636Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: