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 3625945 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3627833 epoch_slot_no: 20633 block_no: 3625776 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-11 16:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83bc2f5eb5005d37f36f0e7504306a477060534c884a79b73d4eedaf3c5a091Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: