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 3043620 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3045011 epoch_slot_no: 21011 block_no: 3043478 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2019-08-29 18:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc324b0421a1ef35a1ffa4f6ce5cb07ef0ff28a519a9fb9474fc80dee17388673Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: