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 4378403 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380450 epoch_slot_no: 17250 block_no: 4378226 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4241 time: 2020-07-03 21:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebaa8893167a1e4e1caa64912c9e06c81f5fe37e521bf46e0cd149717e66ec16Block Operator
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