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 4378285 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4380332 epoch_slot_no: 17132 block_no: 4378108 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2743 time: 2020-07-03 20:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ded744b5c71208ce3976bfea19423b0a080fb20bf9ca71b988373556df2d8e2Block Operator
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