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 3903531 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3905439 epoch_slot_no: 17439 block_no: 3903354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-15 22:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62e0ee0521f55106fd1661ef75e774d88079841fa1a52da34e3f781d56a6f698Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: