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 4378090 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4380137 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 4377913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11397 time: 2020-07-03 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa27d8c5e81b120b325cb39097a6f05facad2f06f67e864d4dfec915a6d036ec3Block Operator
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