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 3719897 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3721780 epoch_slot_no: 6580 block_no: 3719723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-02-02 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf90e61cfe5ec817f85102f335d37b8f167bb32fb84de64ff69bbaf9187948c8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: