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 2826904 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2828302 epoch_slot_no: 20302 block_no: 2826772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4053 time: 2019-07-10 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc814ceba12443966daa4491bd7e8c07a971cec21bcaaa1ad5faff671f0fafe94Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: