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 3944913 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3946821 epoch_slot_no: 15621 block_no: 3944736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4416 time: 2020-03-25 12:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x539f3179fb67661a3cd727139e05d688c095d1e6749a0842bcfa01bbe4b4f496Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: