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 4276507 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4278482 epoch_slot_no: 1682 block_no: 4276330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3950 time: 2020-06-10 07:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc07aeb165401b23b2a88b1cdbcbe4317ffbd8e8f08ad05d7a84eb4accfc7050dBlock Operator
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