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 4276506 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4278481 epoch_slot_no: 1681 block_no: 4276329 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3713 time: 2020-06-10 07:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51116a8d48e918df5b7637a9b88ee57dc8dce286f9e59ec23962a978fd80b3a9Block Operator
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