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 4276965 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278940 epoch_slot_no: 2140 block_no: 4276788 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2855 time: 2020-06-10 09:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6d325745e60f75eddd88a654db2d76145a8a04b0aa6f2cc8a866fb82f86ba7bBlock Operator
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