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 3752216 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3754098 epoch_slot_no: 17298 block_no: 3752041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2435 time: 2020-02-09 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf876fdfe8c55dfbaad0f9ef98fb2d92d7b3cd3f4c4500ce268808e88d243c59Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: