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 3285791 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3287176 epoch_slot_no: 3976 block_no: 3285637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1477 time: 2019-10-24 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8e3b8be225235366a1c2cd2a53008715d360c881a9db98827bdbd3fef9340beBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: