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 4276746 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4278721 epoch_slot_no: 1921 block_no: 4276569 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2448 time: 2020-06-10 08:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe458eee516534b0f5c2af789fab6e08d790c68e8a8546c8bb24224464f1c6baaBlock Operator
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