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 3633624 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635511 epoch_slot_no: 6711 block_no: 3633454 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2020-01-13 11:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16ddc284bace5d6f67cbaa6c26adce316c43f6866069ece1f81539645a1ad607Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: