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 4276431 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278406 epoch_slot_no: 1606 block_no: 4276254 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1692 time: 2020-06-10 06:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd30437f20e856f55583478c958b779fd515bc9d7f8ffbfc790df3db5429a0146Block Operator
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