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 3480223 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3482117 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 3480060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4593 time: 2019-12-08 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18c6171a95a220867813050661d14bd0b807de3a89781c000f19ba1e290a88b0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: