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 3854954 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856859 epoch_slot_no: 12059 block_no: 3854777 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 16:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a595a75f65655f19c108602b1463e1a329cbea2d082e31c23f1ab8b867c388bBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: