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 4276763 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4278738 epoch_slot_no: 1938 block_no: 4276586 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2383 time: 2020-06-10 08:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01646c2a896c9e13efd15968d2609363dd5afdb0d9cb68c08d6da56afe904705Block Operator
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