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 3220061 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221447 epoch_slot_no: 3047 block_no: 3219910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2019-10-09 14:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4df80b229059a184fd3c6b825affe3aefdd74cef4474fdc89fb5747ddc6bc991Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: