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 4248141 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250113 epoch_slot_no: 16513 block_no: 4247964 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2948 time: 2020-06-03 17:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4079ef1117f96c22c0231cd850fbce13b2d391c10463f0d4c0fc7d44eded2c3bBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: