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 3190157 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3191545 epoch_slot_no: 16345 block_no: 3190008 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-10-02 16:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00ece91b06c6e66176c952a2ca924b9a576e603cac6ba60b7bb0366cd3382777Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: