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 3813752 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3815657 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3813575 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4403 time: 2020-02-24 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x256730757e878990497cece5a707aac73d564870244329dca35977ade5aad2f5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: