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 4378201 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380248 epoch_slot_no: 17048 block_no: 4378024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2336 time: 2020-07-03 20:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf0b48513510e60aa8611b658a753849c4b84386bb812e609aaec05382686e2Block Operator
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