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 3900831 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3902739 epoch_slot_no: 14739 block_no: 3900654 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-15 07:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ff066dbc11278cc480e688b19726058fb4f8a2a0148b6b66fe8c100acc16846Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: