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 3765283 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3767187 epoch_slot_no: 8787 block_no: 3765107 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3033 time: 2020-02-12 22:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadae103786925f5ac0a0fb8bc01abf271c5553233c7b73d0ea7c864b0fcb0c49Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: