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 4378183 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380230 epoch_slot_no: 17030 block_no: 4378006 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4430 time: 2020-07-03 20:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7be0170139f38f2e38b5cd2182e285e577c508a0fcf5fe0ac3b55f0d3433c1afBlock Operator
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