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 2802650 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2804047 epoch_slot_no: 17647 block_no: 2802519 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-04 23:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedabdc70002b6169c5e9ee47ff21f96de93203228cd218ee9e0247d448448722Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: