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 3852596 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854501 epoch_slot_no: 9701 block_no: 3852419 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 03:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5d18f3d12ed7668fc0b0866ef5ffca74242872c02e323197c3bb346e887a338Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: