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 3814788 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3816693 epoch_slot_no: 15093 block_no: 3814611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1488 time: 2020-02-24 09:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc18ceaaba3744ff3663fa87e66e0fbc8bfad1c7b388e653711b1b58026b0d549Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: