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 4276736 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4278711 epoch_slot_no: 1911 block_no: 4276559 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-10 08:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafecafec002790e8cd381a09963630377b913121e4f9d7befd37b7637c581fc0Block Operator
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