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 3024338 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3025729 epoch_slot_no: 1729 block_no: 3024196 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-25 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87625a9c79b17c2e032c0247b43d26231465debe49d81f399a78f4bf324ba8b2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: