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 4378070 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380117 epoch_slot_no: 16917 block_no: 4377893 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1524 time: 2020-07-03 19:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbd9546f844c3a15a7090916d33f8d3caad86d908dec1eafb44e5ab73bbe0ac0Block Operator
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