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 4378150 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380197 epoch_slot_no: 16997 block_no: 4377973 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3531 time: 2020-07-03 20:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7e1741ee69d38891a73c1752cb2ce92bb5f5bb4cbaddc4b0f2f0bb4d9cce594Block Operator
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