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 3276871 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3278257 epoch_slot_no: 16657 block_no: 3276718 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-10-22 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd668916f5084106733ec3b61da17807e56f9ef825c1548eca41e5c8129b74197Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: