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 3956700 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3958608 epoch_slot_no: 5808 block_no: 3956523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-03-28 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4725c0b302f72e41dcc288718ab608a64d7d5bd3a03ba8028096fe2dd3d336ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: