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 3738951 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740833 epoch_slot_no: 4033 block_no: 3738776 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1665 time: 2020-02-06 20:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfee318810b5cf2a10983c2a206150fdf9a8fd46bd71b8a95016126bb954e2d82Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: