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 3915038 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916946 epoch_slot_no: 7346 block_no: 3914861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-18 14:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf493b047a618972007c7ac36612d62d0ae7214cf57e5be42c73866fb0dca5677Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: