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 3869495 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3871400 epoch_slot_no: 5000 block_no: 3869318 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-08 01:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eafc727b25c754f2f61323701e175dc91c122f606e6688e9a91f9d7460ffde3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: