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 3840404 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3842309 epoch_slot_no: 19109 block_no: 3840227 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-03-01 07:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc02172daacac8c7e6f32c113d66f4a40bbcf23ee591342af8e695ffd8e611ecaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: