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 3894627 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3896535 epoch_slot_no: 8535 block_no: 3894450 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3401 time: 2020-03-13 21:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78c197d1c51b7dc5a7a00739f8cc2d3a4c9038c2f640ca2df8e44da323d5eec7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: