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 3140209 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3141598 epoch_slot_no: 9598 block_no: 3140062 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1913 time: 2019-09-21 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3abc3f57bc82239b12db4bf1cf90b704804fa4923d87535bcd690cf6a6d47118Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: