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 3790471 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3792376 epoch_slot_no: 12376 block_no: 3790294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2020-02-18 18:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aa63f94c5feb3e27466ae25ddcbbfe9c336c6ab9c9e1cb47bdaf51c37ec4673Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: