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 4276426 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278401 epoch_slot_no: 1601 block_no: 4276249 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1882 time: 2020-06-10 06:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcb26892b8d207b6ce1e409ee8d4717a8a6d549cd8e5c4c40941dba3f440121eBlock Operator
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