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 3925315 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3927223 epoch_slot_no: 17623 block_no: 3925138 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2768 time: 2020-03-20 23:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f07b810b998c70aecfe8412abffd001358c4978a95b09491c6049622e433c5cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: