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 3319425 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3320810 epoch_slot_no: 16010 block_no: 3319270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-11-01 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fec3ee96eedd7b72c433ed27343dde2513678e39a9040e31251efd3746e054bBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: