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 3734132 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3736015 epoch_slot_no: 20815 block_no: 3733958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1974 time: 2020-02-05 17:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4e9b843a2a5d093681f9c40ace6a06f376387e2f1b90a84f12b79c5965900e4Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: