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 2831782 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2833179 epoch_slot_no: 3579 block_no: 2831649 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2683 time: 2019-07-11 17:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e707d562beb53822267554bde90414d1e15c2cbcc97b4cda482fdeefe9f30cbBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: