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 3822248 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3824153 epoch_slot_no: 953 block_no: 3822071 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2762 time: 2020-02-26 03:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf563a2fd3f2c696279a55cee2e8ced3c7a0c6d3ed9d86adc3ff7e4f8bd82b8b5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: