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 2841200 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2842597 epoch_slot_no: 12997 block_no: 2841067 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3484 time: 2019-07-13 21:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ee079bdd5a52b725ae9cd09671e5ce82e1cbc40328ede5b4efe8d517d97f092Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: