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 3974804 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3976712 epoch_slot_no: 2312 block_no: 3974627 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-01 10:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01069c7f552a6daa456ec472bb7fdc8f5fcf076d774cb449aa9c556ceb69d699Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: