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 3719816 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3721699 epoch_slot_no: 6499 block_no: 3719642 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2020-02-02 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb07265ea3b9dd196961f7988debdf8ce38ce8ac6269dd3e0b2b364685c03cadfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: