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 4378301 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380348 epoch_slot_no: 17148 block_no: 4378124 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3296 time: 2020-07-03 21:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x791ed503a635bc9d990b71d571c7b3a182dddafaa9077706b5d68f336c7ac05bBlock Operator
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