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 3040332 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3041723 epoch_slot_no: 17723 block_no: 3040190 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-08-29 00:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5b02ab0030d65360e6f7e8e491ab623c490756d9cca96c3ffca2c18955abb28Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: