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 3036330 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037721 epoch_slot_no: 13721 block_no: 3036188 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-28 01:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8fda9341ce7e7eb2e219771fdd1d196c2ec1961f4bd35bff6d984c83a05ec62Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: