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 3616055 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3617943 epoch_slot_no: 10743 block_no: 3615886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1728 time: 2020-01-09 09:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebbbbe4dcd42ef7d1b244c68ddc60334f168c1069bf1470875fc693a7130d57dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: