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 4276532 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278507 epoch_slot_no: 1707 block_no: 4276355 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4516 time: 2020-06-10 07:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfbdf9de185024bdf4a71400fc27572acb634eb0a4661b19b8a2405f07a63e68Block Operator
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