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 3157269 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3158657 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 3157121 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3344 time: 2019-09-25 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95da50d8cc2ca3d76df7069761f849bbc59c625af1dd6dae84d421d4677ac4b5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: