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 4378419 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4380466 epoch_slot_no: 17266 block_no: 4378242 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3302 time: 2020-07-03 21:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6df5812ea18b60c5bd0cbe3db239b1a1ffbe3bc9a769b3e47a82aaa87157225Block Operator
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