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 3317161 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3318546 epoch_slot_no: 13746 block_no: 3317006 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-01 02:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c1548c6795be3f72df4ab2895d2e61080f5af0a8a9647ae0dcc0fdfde1c729fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: