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 2798833 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2800230 epoch_slot_no: 13830 block_no: 2798702 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1706 time: 2019-07-04 02:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x629f781cb198c9972fcb285e7af98ac509acdd37acbbbb0946fd37e7de9e07c9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: