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 3702422 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3704306 epoch_slot_no: 10706 block_no: 3702249 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2020-01-29 09:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2e100c28087de2d31cefd16d48d96ee933bae30f09fca55c6bc8307eb28578fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: