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 3738071 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3739953 epoch_slot_no: 3153 block_no: 3737896 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2020-02-06 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2af0ead63b8285cedb4a148c29ad1ad33bcb4336765e03fbc988130cb854cad1Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: