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 3082111 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3083502 epoch_slot_no: 16302 block_no: 3081967 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2019-09-07 16:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40ec51e3c1bdd1ab41ace33b8d25c027b91b3939c8dc4853506d6a1bddaba879Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: