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 3888839 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3890747 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 3888662 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2785 time: 2020-03-12 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97a1d6fe95201424a11a5da3aec1f38b047f89bdb07d53cd850925b566e14b3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: