Below is 3 columns layout with Cover image and linked text over each cover image
Below is a kadence block “info block” – whole block links to wordpress.org. In block settings>Style>media settings I selected images to make the image on the left an image from my media library, not the default icon
Below is 2 column layout with Kadence Blocks “Advanced Image block” and Kadence info blocks – both blocks allow for link from entire block (currently pointing to wordpress.org)