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 4276550 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278525 epoch_slot_no: 1725 block_no: 4276373 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3002 time: 2020-06-10 07:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfff60a9450972acd04ea00f355d15b774646e2fb7cd919fcb1111f7fa920af34Block Operator
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