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 2967544 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2968938 epoch_slot_no: 9738 block_no: 2967405 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-12 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa03aa2115b4b4f67a4291983864428fe8bf85b49f1534f782e00aa4d5772ad5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: