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 3720561 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3722444 epoch_slot_no: 7244 block_no: 3720387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-02 13:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x373312189e2c160ce01a680666d404e3fb8a9c22052a5d3815e79fd92e2bb3c0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: