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 3900676 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902584 epoch_slot_no: 14584 block_no: 3900499 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2020-03-15 06:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc88c5353cf13b6c909101f963178a9f9b437bd54e572cbb6822598f6171ef557Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: