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 3625621 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3627509 epoch_slot_no: 20309 block_no: 3625452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-11 14:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d11343eb30a3ca2ab8117e855c1a35c271c58b4a67b0388cb21b3e600841acfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: