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 3434084 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3435464 epoch_slot_no: 1064 block_no: 3433923 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3623 time: 2019-11-28 03:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2a20224801be328a4d186d29959012913d70e38c98e2f663457862024c0c95fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: