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 3613249 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3615137 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3613080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4787 time: 2020-01-08 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e7e08f9348bef71aedfe3daf0d79b4d2b33878858a427b506b7c2a8b7c7ec07Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: