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 4276756 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278731 epoch_slot_no: 1931 block_no: 4276579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2585 time: 2020-06-10 08:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10a3dac772fca80a229af013babcf646a5075088b5c47e94abdd951811f07dddBlock Operator
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