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 4276278 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278253 epoch_slot_no: 1453 block_no: 4276101 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4436 time: 2020-06-10 05:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a0acdc6ec13ce613fb3d5dce43fb023c4c3cb08e0e5f2645af13ca75bb69837Block Operator
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