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 3131286 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3132675 epoch_slot_no: 675 block_no: 3131139 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2019-09-19 01:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ae84cf8eb3978309bff17b1ab41c28fed91e068074a023c3e00e6fcac57bf30Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: