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 3962564 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3964472 epoch_slot_no: 11672 block_no: 3962387 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1180 time: 2020-03-29 14:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x219f478b1601979a9c4ba12d42c6247981d59b59713ec50cfaacaa72e69d0f06Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: