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 4276852 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4278827 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 4276675 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4879 time: 2020-06-10 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bad0c51a00663af8de0565a62db6f3aebe85d70d53d5ef5f7673ba6b0f1ef76Block Operator
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