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 3988439 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3990347 epoch_slot_no: 15947 block_no: 3988262 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1660 time: 2020-04-04 14:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2953c25bf6e9d3ea0ba5aff88204ae0515733900298e7df46d64da7cdf5627Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: