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 3764335 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3766239 epoch_slot_no: 7839 block_no: 3764159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1710 time: 2020-02-12 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1135237221590538955d99fb8720d7f929be9ff4b9ffff899fb99b6e3444c4a6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: