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 4276040 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4278015 epoch_slot_no: 1215 block_no: 4275863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1023 time: 2020-06-10 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70e5c5dde14ba5f0e45bcdc71efa2f73e973cd95a5cc1a9fe949638b9850c32Block Operator
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