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 4276138 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278113 epoch_slot_no: 1313 block_no: 4275961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-10 05:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c829e8ca943f66cae78b33efc414dc028d1ef7d44288204d3b1c3fade517594Block Operator
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