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 3773323 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775228 epoch_slot_no: 16828 block_no: 3773147 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2358 time: 2020-02-14 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb55fe507634c3b1a1ee958e955e5acc414e71d2426abd4635ea9578aa8dd5fa8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: