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 4378217 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380264 epoch_slot_no: 17064 block_no: 4378040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1960 time: 2020-07-03 20:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd43dcc900e458d7eb8693d95701b4b9ab335719df6bec5e5d4112b079b133051Block Operator
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