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 4276701 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278676 epoch_slot_no: 1876 block_no: 4276524 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2625 time: 2020-06-10 08:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7118eca192f671d0547f4f545d2b2cf323d22bbc4dfb2044085bfb3a4bc87500Block Operator
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