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 4276069 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278044 epoch_slot_no: 1244 block_no: 4275892 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3558 time: 2020-06-10 04:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5d65256f33bb932eb65ee40aa8248356ea5c4f415aa1ea2161a3f824d020f4bBlock Operator
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