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 4378124 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380171 epoch_slot_no: 16971 block_no: 4377947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2056 time: 2020-07-03 20:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16aa6b7eacfcdf0c7e3e8ba58272552cf7a0c31e614a10462b61db3771adb599Block Operator
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