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 3918613 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3920521 epoch_slot_no: 10921 block_no: 3918436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2337 time: 2020-03-19 10:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2065cfd2881d2c6fa189f02beb68ba8002af0db7148f5bdadd55a6f622bdf41Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: