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 3773355 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3775260 epoch_slot_no: 16860 block_no: 3773179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2867 time: 2020-02-14 19:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d3dd37488851f4390a68bc3af52370375ad12735c9d4c3aa80bcc0f7067b819Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: