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 3806045 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3807950 epoch_slot_no: 6350 block_no: 3805868 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-22 09:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5cc272df41af34dea186df2fb61120f089362e64dff1e53cc7d69c3137d302cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: