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 4276021 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4277996 epoch_slot_no: 1196 block_no: 4275844 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3610 time: 2020-06-10 04:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x256058bcd9d42d7a1f79bb40a2b804a673a3603e698c3b0e5bb42110719c0c29Block Operator
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