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 3021929 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023321 epoch_slot_no: 20921 block_no: 3021788 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-24 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1776cf466c1490593d5bfa29b5609ad19b6d495bf76a0801fc466a60f4dfc224Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: