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 4276406 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278381 epoch_slot_no: 1581 block_no: 4276229 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1911 time: 2020-06-10 06:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a8158b74522ea4a8ee9d42f107601ff10b289c9fb1b8ab6c6499da474540551Block Operator
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