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 3891952 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3893860 epoch_slot_no: 5860 block_no: 3891775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5693 time: 2020-03-13 06:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4eb8e66ffb33fd5abc4de3358658fa3dcd137856dd60dba68eff3c4cd3adf67Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: