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 4378253 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380300 epoch_slot_no: 17100 block_no: 4378076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1434 time: 2020-07-03 20:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x768392570c95887c5cfa0a6959017e1ddaaab0bd7b29b3a2eb01ddb532f79766Block Operator
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