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 3603738 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3605627 epoch_slot_no: 20027 block_no: 3603570 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3007 time: 2020-01-06 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2ae7a0c398d344932e917b647cd6cd26de1e28539a3d396eb122f5e9c29279aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: