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 2974802 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2976196 epoch_slot_no: 16996 block_no: 2974663 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1492 time: 2019-08-13 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7f1cbbb381698e5a6a02d0121cab7e8818d28f2a021339c6d29d5985cf34066Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: