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 3861994 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3863899 epoch_slot_no: 19099 block_no: 3861817 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-06 07:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17d545b313a44cffc6421bb0ae31aab12d0426d8960ad05069401203b38e8d3dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: