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 3346995 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3348378 epoch_slot_no: 378 block_no: 3346838 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3741 time: 2019-11-07 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8238b524d8011894c7daf90981b5b75b0e1b2d96a81a89308b89bd5e5e64dc6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: