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 4276938 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4278913 epoch_slot_no: 2113 block_no: 4276761 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2305 time: 2020-06-10 09:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7644366cdd6b4b8339170ff872dff46407863e2a413f41ef7494524afd773af5Block Operator
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