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 4378148 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380195 epoch_slot_no: 16995 block_no: 4377971 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-07-03 20:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a0f38b74fd52a2266df787bb6a5be2192adef48dd27a2d7a645a7c2cb01bb2aBlock Operator
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