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 3242050 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3243437 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 3241898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3377 time: 2019-10-14 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0652992b1be51796124c36c09ded2621ba2c06657c087434c254d89bbd8f316Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: