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 2848763 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850160 epoch_slot_no: 20560 block_no: 2848630 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2019-07-15 15:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60769988c7a9747b6bc6ba39e036f51338e2a20e54c6ec7418c5758e1b5909f6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: