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 3247174 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3248561 epoch_slot_no: 8561 block_no: 3247022 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4577 time: 2019-10-15 21:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8c7ea709d3a24f1180d7493e3dc27b22ea7248c29bc7e35ea59d0f9f9b34317Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: