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 3719844 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3721727 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 3719670 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2251 time: 2020-02-02 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34ab9855d2592560e67583454baba2d6810ad4962d1e18b0e1c44af939994de8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: