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 3577427 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3579317 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 3577260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2418 time: 2019-12-31 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83326727bf25a43c4d359a95d3889171531f2a1bd428a59563c3701faa4a06cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: