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 4378249 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380296 epoch_slot_no: 17096 block_no: 4378072 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-07-03 20:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdb74c11b7f9a7b6f5c88ca63da74a7d9f1501589f06e64c8cffa2c15fbb1415Block Operator
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