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 4276620 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4278595 epoch_slot_no: 1795 block_no: 4276443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2383 time: 2020-06-10 07:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeefe4cc0082a19bfb35cbcfea8108b722a7d4bc725b863e2d6de992dc8a6f4c6Block Operator
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