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 4276816 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278791 epoch_slot_no: 1991 block_no: 4276639 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2986 time: 2020-06-10 08:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa8071454d7cbb1ae0c626613bf0ca579d2940d0eaefafd8d784fb5b1e4341a1Block Operator
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