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 3370508 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3371890 epoch_slot_no: 2290 block_no: 3370350 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2019-11-13 10:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53c2fc1a987cc4fee0c306c96a981644090b3176fbcd2ceb01dc45d1cf94f261Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: