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 3976043 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3977951 epoch_slot_no: 3551 block_no: 3975866 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 956 time: 2020-04-01 17:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19cfbe98f90c316b798fa798b275b94fd6eb8977031ba7fb65638a6f2f773af8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: