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 3222791 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3224177 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3222640 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2443 time: 2019-10-10 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x053e71abb652d793156fbfe41cdef5ff98b94c3c6a33ba2fb53e727dba6bf776Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: