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 3702338 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3704222 epoch_slot_no: 10622 block_no: 3702165 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1572 time: 2020-01-29 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd523214b1754f91bb53b40f73625e2a07452070b9c6bd6edd98c7707d312af3bBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: