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 3486409 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3488303 epoch_slot_no: 10703 block_no: 3486246 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3554 time: 2019-12-10 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa467a39e8c9a987c390ecf5dc711cae41445864a5b042716a8e9898fa0f80072Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: