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 2853287 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2854683 epoch_slot_no: 3483 block_no: 2853153 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1485 time: 2019-07-16 17:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x369cb8c912cbb9ceb7383217882350d6532ea0d691634acd4ee1771dc3303fadBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: