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 3785882 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3787787 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 3785705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2256 time: 2020-02-17 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecab08791ccba63d5e2409f1c435c78fb573aefb70dc847ed877d834268a4beaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: