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 4276937 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278912 epoch_slot_no: 2112 block_no: 4276760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2136 time: 2020-06-10 09:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99cdcf267bbf22b7005d8154475991ade321155c9a0e230e5f0e9fff833e70f5Block Operator
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