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 2814542 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2815938 epoch_slot_no: 7938 block_no: 2814410 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2019-07-07 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d07728e66289cbbaa8a5a0454e097eaa70cafe71f152b6baac7363dfc745d72Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: