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 3160064 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3161452 epoch_slot_no: 7852 block_no: 3159916 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3767 time: 2019-09-25 17:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc66981a4076a3baf3bb8bf55d484435cb581f4c203c4cce596fd89cee3e4babeBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: