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 4276941 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4278916 epoch_slot_no: 2116 block_no: 4276764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3245 time: 2020-06-10 09:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08013a22c689036f3bc2fdfaf17fddc37181f3ce3659f8bc0cae50343aad3cb7Block Operator
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