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 3915599 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3917507 epoch_slot_no: 7907 block_no: 3915422 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2020-03-18 17:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb2d9fe3c05e004b318c7ca7072897d4173df0fc1a412f75460d576fbdee934Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: