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 4378417 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380464 epoch_slot_no: 17264 block_no: 4378240 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4392 time: 2020-07-03 21:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x076ee78722be5d152b22fe234bc46b1f2ea024815902b30583662f045eb9820cBlock Operator
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