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 3841710 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3843615 epoch_slot_no: 20415 block_no: 3841533 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2791 time: 2020-03-01 15:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aed038d43f5117725d7703236912a225df43b6df5656b01ef4c3144c5feb533Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: