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 2939097 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2940492 epoch_slot_no: 2892 block_no: 2938959 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4149 time: 2019-08-05 13:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf10aec5592f567516839b6ee53f17099d97a771dc68148bf286b81b1169b2fc9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: