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 3944801 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946709 epoch_slot_no: 15509 block_no: 3944624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-25 11:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb63edbaae5bc0a529f05af0034de913fbc1bb9511bf28d1f4bee65190c8e8f78Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: