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 3652387 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3654273 epoch_slot_no: 3873 block_no: 3652216 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1177 time: 2020-01-17 19:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x044183acff320773e60f9e530a1cc3b29d4a0ba5a35ed692555a9c81c05172e8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: