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 3888721 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3890629 epoch_slot_no: 2629 block_no: 3888544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2076 time: 2020-03-12 12:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb8c9ebadbdcbc06bad12245cb5106b6794b2e278b5fe990eff349aa5fe7b84Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: