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 3897068 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3898976 epoch_slot_no: 10976 block_no: 3896891 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2257 time: 2020-03-14 10:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x979693200cf0c54ac17f96e51e8d6e164278f0d37e8cc2a1ea78f1c8dc737340Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: