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 3951449 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3953357 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3951272 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7716 time: 2020-03-27 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b9b07db9f9429541c02034ffc67b1f6bd86165ea76d17e1627bec85efdea80Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: