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 3912846 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3914754 epoch_slot_no: 5154 block_no: 3912669 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-18 02:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb79b560557a48cabc3da7ba630b7720f294e49e39734b999fcf33a0fc95a33efBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: