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 4276102 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4278077 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 4275925 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6232 time: 2020-06-10 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4019bb86b26056e361383371c99c036d121908c2ff2974cf4aae6081e45e532bBlock Operator
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