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 3614900 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3616788 epoch_slot_no: 9588 block_no: 3614731 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1293 time: 2020-01-09 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb80824fb3247a3d561d62fe608f8c14b667b356bdc7838e1c18bcc9b3070702Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: