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 4378047 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380094 epoch_slot_no: 16894 block_no: 4377870 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2020-07-03 19:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42b05e029f9fc1ee458a8e4ee32a98850e0592c5a1fa6b7bc032bf33c49dc7cdBlock Operator
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