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 3887287 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3889195 epoch_slot_no: 1195 block_no: 3887110 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1851 time: 2020-03-12 04:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f51328e7229dcdd83da5b6bb7d30cc9848224a854617d87f79c6489190627fdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: