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 4276523 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278498 epoch_slot_no: 1698 block_no: 4276346 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3068 time: 2020-06-10 07:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f152e9c66cfa604701131ebfa00d4a99f3bcdd66f22ddb2508bc9a89618dcb3Block Operator
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