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 2981403 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2982796 epoch_slot_no: 1996 block_no: 2981263 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-08-15 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4e0fd1d8b1f500971e26bcdcb9a64e4f2503d2714c6d724a6fb92d19c059526Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: