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 3362218 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3363601 epoch_slot_no: 15601 block_no: 3362061 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-11 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19b883c929f3a11eb7753663788fab89f61d449877887b54b88aa06dcd52afe7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: