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 2859330 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2860726 epoch_slot_no: 9526 block_no: 2859196 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-07-18 02:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6fa0b26cdef5f0c5738216ac9fdb725cf32773cc14910a8ed160bb75a9262efBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: