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 2963421 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2964815 epoch_slot_no: 5615 block_no: 2963282 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-11 04:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x329392f09b029117e741c323c08c0aaec35d38c688077998dcdc0174cf4c434fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: