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 3592311 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3594200 epoch_slot_no: 8600 block_no: 3592143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-01-03 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfc5f62c7b44362b75380c22360ef68e52ef8802978cc9222e1e3f0c3e29aa82Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: