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 2952632 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2954027 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 2952494 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1884 time: 2019-08-08 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad0489b96ab167d8d7c4be5046b61bc2a9150e4ff3d29cb953513580fefa6d9bBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: