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 3962530 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3964438 epoch_slot_no: 11638 block_no: 3962353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 921 time: 2020-03-29 14:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac61205b309ec6d3b8ef4dacffb97adeefcdbec35689503bf4a7f74cb6013641Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: