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 3965866 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3967774 epoch_slot_no: 14974 block_no: 3965689 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-03-30 08:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae570b11b78c78ea6730e718ef1c26bb96f45e034cb41b723f191d497fb92a70Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: