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 4248415 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4250387 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 4248238 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4468 time: 2020-06-03 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0427afccaf4135a27edaa15c7540d0b57767946281fe53d16051e5968a55f6bBlock Operator
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