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 4378469 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380516 epoch_slot_no: 17316 block_no: 4378292 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1563 time: 2020-07-03 21:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cb7ddf373adf732932bcc2d5aae931338d02579320e125abeae71c3ccefcfd6Block Operator
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