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 3762569 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764473 epoch_slot_no: 6073 block_no: 3762393 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 07:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8354819830e58655334854e6900a5c6ce30c2227284add30d29bc01311b82bdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: