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 4276196 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278171 epoch_slot_no: 1371 block_no: 4276019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4791 time: 2020-06-10 05:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbddc48517fc35f25d0faffbc515127e51d3ca471e82451259351f586bc99f3fBlock Operator
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