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 3640700 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3642587 epoch_slot_no: 13787 block_no: 3640530 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-01-15 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6ba195c10990c2d6627d15f147c838ff51c871ece3d7ac70acda989a0c8f168Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: