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 4276249 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278224 epoch_slot_no: 1424 block_no: 4276072 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3039 time: 2020-06-10 05:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe577852552dc8c7f9bb10f93f1919a615f1d26a582b9d246d8f8bef136900deBlock Operator
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