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 4378062 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380109 epoch_slot_no: 16909 block_no: 4377885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4668 time: 2020-07-03 19:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c4685b285602ba2bb6ee2382cc1f3ebe107b53aa664744f954ca1f685de81ebBlock Operator
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