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 3666865 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3668751 epoch_slot_no: 18351 block_no: 3666694 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-01-21 03:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ceeee96db41c7648d6c3ad925c5e2c842a3cf4aff7e3e4907e77f0236726127Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: