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 3923177 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3925085 epoch_slot_no: 15485 block_no: 3923000 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2185 time: 2020-03-20 11:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa283f8605dc9622feb8ed5716bd1c9261b5fb2c6682f9e0c478b467d3ef86dddBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: