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 4276492 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4278467 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 4276315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6128 time: 2020-06-10 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5742e0490db92b0d3bf526e7240b0d615ec308e2dec614a9b3d28b417b2ca38Block Operator
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