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 3118691 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3120081 epoch_slot_no: 9681 block_no: 3118545 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-16 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e4d9631d5da7d4f8086cc2eb59122b5c87e2c37fa835a3c01ae309468d6f3f3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: