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 4378386 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380433 epoch_slot_no: 17233 block_no: 4378209 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2426 time: 2020-07-03 21:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7041a3ba28e90727b248eb529491e05fae0318d799eaebb473c41e7cc636c7cfBlock Operator
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