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 4276985 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4278960 epoch_slot_no: 2160 block_no: 4276808 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3687 time: 2020-06-10 09:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43634787770c283650bac0d2cbdce903fef0e2168814317b42de82a8ee7279c6Block Operator
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