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 3719361 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3721244 epoch_slot_no: 6044 block_no: 3719187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1693 time: 2020-02-02 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa07795c2b3b8b7c8b035e62b6be98ee958e7a425e221ef1c8f8d73a712bbbcbaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: