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 3074940 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3076331 epoch_slot_no: 9131 block_no: 3074796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-06 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdec354b286b0e2576bd53a744cbf951cf1a0346ff71c9ae856bb742c80d15eaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: