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 4276594 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278569 epoch_slot_no: 1769 block_no: 4276417 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3088 time: 2020-06-10 07:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe00a4e3050411bfbb5cff2609f186d20a6d9153ac62662c76898b5f0ab099c7cBlock Operator
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