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 4276442 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278417 epoch_slot_no: 1617 block_no: 4276265 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2020-06-10 06:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9d81aa1b48501d9b07d6fb243c4aaf09fe77f73f7f623370c4ef8c62e377b8dBlock Operator
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