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 3358324 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3359707 epoch_slot_no: 11707 block_no: 3358167 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3658 time: 2019-11-10 14:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf5d70e6b0be9ac9a280d75b84ca3a458fa178298b3391b3050b33026ecc5708Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: