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 3650691 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3652577 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 3650520 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6340 time: 2020-01-17 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafcb4f67cbe45e0911079553a57e166c3b23655c19ec0a691e2d5b198b2402e8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: