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 3671624 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3673509 epoch_slot_no: 1509 block_no: 3671452 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1685 time: 2020-01-22 06:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55c52b0ba7d5bd21b6702d2f25fa5d9e7cfe3a2f689cc03dcada1cfc622b5979Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: