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 4276208 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278183 epoch_slot_no: 1383 block_no: 4276031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3946 time: 2020-06-10 05:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f10a41ddd24797b4087a730b05d463eec774fa55728799e1ff7726c9e489b37Block Operator
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