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 3439704 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3441084 epoch_slot_no: 6684 block_no: 3439543 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8403 time: 2019-11-29 10:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x744385b8df109b21936c6b99ff36bfdd4e1f5e0ab9da1a8edd4564578ac54c20Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: