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 3660901 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3662787 epoch_slot_no: 12387 block_no: 3660730 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2020-01-19 18:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdacfe13abb7f1af3df41cb680bfde1345270d67a3c57993c69e6304fb488a8fdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: