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 3422425 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3423806 epoch_slot_no: 11006 block_no: 3422265 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3016 time: 2019-11-25 10:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f5e45254ea065b656de5e328e0980ae718b2f0e62f5f1e00ec841d779ce02c6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: