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 3716587 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718470 epoch_slot_no: 3270 block_no: 3716413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2020-02-01 15:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e31915f8521cba83127395d541096b0bda574549d8d2f53aa9f85301dc110e3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: