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 4378450 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4380497 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 4378273 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5226 time: 2020-07-03 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf61a98529d47a4a13678d01f51e9b22a67eba375d9f0ee9d4347fcb00d7de7bBlock Operator
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