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 3593242 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3595131 epoch_slot_no: 9531 block_no: 3593074 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-01-04 02:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87c1b9f41cb274ab958adc627cab84e705b4adff1da2920efd20c3913f218858Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: