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 3307514 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3308899 epoch_slot_no: 4099 block_no: 3307359 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1702 time: 2019-10-29 20:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7be60a7852070c8adc018b6e35b3b720011121bdc2f4b3b3c99bbd6a2f3e8f9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: