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 3508256 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3510149 epoch_slot_no: 10949 block_no: 3508092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-15 10:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd53f06c2cdef5f665e378ffa65705b32c06fe2e864361b3fb21eb6e0d650a174Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: