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 2885222 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2886618 epoch_slot_no: 13818 block_no: 2885087 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2610 time: 2019-07-24 02:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e8338b064ec9c78218a01db691054f8e1d59dfa06111f8521d4797723f1a4d0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: