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 4276647 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4278622 epoch_slot_no: 1822 block_no: 4276470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2354 time: 2020-06-10 07:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc2a79b8d2919c79658268ca4e7d8d7821f9b02d02a527ea1107c40db6ef29e2Block Operator
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