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 4276258 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278233 epoch_slot_no: 1433 block_no: 4276081 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-10 05:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7917bbf06af169896e66f67eb3ad7c7a8c9e87e275a3e6396c691fc91b67a521Block Operator
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