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 4378066 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380113 epoch_slot_no: 16913 block_no: 4377889 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5879 time: 2020-07-03 19:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1fba9b7e0627764b85550a3312bfd3396aff0711d99a197cdaef4994244b6eaBlock Operator
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