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 2860976 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862372 epoch_slot_no: 11172 block_no: 2860842 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-18 11:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc94c1fa56681f78e858c3c6596c4b260af6e3437c489fd403c998bc9df3ccc99Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: