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 4276597 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4278572 epoch_slot_no: 1772 block_no: 4276420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3982 time: 2020-06-10 07:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x573a20567f77f2c0a5c06f20e64ddbd3aed50eef3000b5b07160d7ce07e5f10bBlock Operator
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