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 3606010 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3607898 epoch_slot_no: 698 block_no: 3605841 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2803 time: 2020-01-07 01:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccb4f287f25b34611d8201c36909e907025387e5ed31909c671e33acb3e05111Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: