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 2803793 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2805190 epoch_slot_no: 18790 block_no: 2803662 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1487 time: 2019-07-05 06:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bd30575f5d7a46d6a0f5e564cc66c3a91e6fe47e67407631d0d0351944aca1fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: