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 3348794 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3350177 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 3348637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4084 time: 2019-11-08 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb7e563d0f914bec85f4ff0f6d0343a12f4005b613837585d7638e9741d6f6d0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: