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 3038373 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3039764 epoch_slot_no: 15764 block_no: 3038231 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2019-08-28 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd63b7a8425f88018781c4e9cb49d8e6743a485db774510113ddf20fb30bb591Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: