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 3588100 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3589989 epoch_slot_no: 4389 block_no: 3587932 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-02 22:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7ce89d3037d25e64129544a4eebf473b37ee6e5259328c906d561802cd425c3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: