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 4276481 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4278456 epoch_slot_no: 1656 block_no: 4276304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 872 time: 2020-06-10 06:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x490e9005569ed57416853550f40ef80b63dd240e1faa64914853d1a6ba640622Block Operator
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