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 2920021 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2921417 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2919884 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3701 time: 2019-08-01 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39bb649985cb47100bcb32204d7774960c3cbfbfdcc33de46a350ede6fcdb6b4Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: