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 3147364 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3148753 epoch_slot_no: 16753 block_no: 3147217 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-09-22 18:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x855266bacb6a3fe80760827adfb0120bc5ff85c09120b2d84ccd76a89c377209Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: