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 3903026 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3904934 epoch_slot_no: 16934 block_no: 3902849 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1943 time: 2020-03-15 19:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a2a89b828592632340e5943496e3716930e5f3be90f73f3df31732a959b6146Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: