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 3022039 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3023431 epoch_slot_no: 21031 block_no: 3021898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2290 time: 2019-08-24 18:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x294bac809cdef53f9a2365cf75dd851abd88242623ed592f447d82d7425133e5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: