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 2823112 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2824510 epoch_slot_no: 16510 block_no: 2822980 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1656 time: 2019-07-09 17:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80f2c69dac6687c48457a4a74434d31b9445624148618c465de0bef3b81047caBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: