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 4276455 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278430 epoch_slot_no: 1630 block_no: 4276278 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3507 time: 2020-06-10 06:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fb2dd7c293e69e9cf83e78c18ae6680631e557d66151c73f6c193956060d773Block Operator
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