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 3706579 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3708463 epoch_slot_no: 14863 block_no: 3706406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-01-30 08:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc96597ab04e20586864cea6bdcc863e595d21b007265f7f834827e6c366afe6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: