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 3970237 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3972145 epoch_slot_no: 19345 block_no: 3970060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-31 09:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf60908620762566a11ebc353c3e38d9dd387573c900031b8620cdf9c08f84c91Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: