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 4276921 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278896 epoch_slot_no: 2096 block_no: 4276744 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5346 time: 2020-06-10 09:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0d771a5286c56244e8071a2521922eddb0d4539c6687e87d9016a0a7456c0a3Block Operator
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