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 4378300 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380347 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 4378123 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2326 time: 2020-07-03 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd418251a34c1327265c75f2a54a9bedc8060a69bfd995b3df0e5cc84d9e57b9Block Operator
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