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 3787241 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3789146 epoch_slot_no: 9146 block_no: 3787064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2640 time: 2020-02-18 00:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02704f4ec7416222f377938c71473b7505928dd056a167289848723f2c41bdb2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: