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 3980656 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3982564 epoch_slot_no: 8164 block_no: 3980479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1922 time: 2020-04-02 19:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdcf89ab9ee74f10725c7693cf3852f1f95a695947bc8b4da780d98dac3fdacaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: