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 3590864 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3592753 epoch_slot_no: 7153 block_no: 3590696 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2017 time: 2020-01-03 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6d7d28413c611503294d217cbb89d8391f0ab66d48a450fb6ea207bd926cbfaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: