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 4248698 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4250670 epoch_slot_no: 17070 block_no: 4248521 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4307 time: 2020-06-03 20:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed8d37017831b73b1cd59dd51751c95afaaf69175fce7c875e2fdb1be08d8a41Block Operator
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