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 4378473 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380520 epoch_slot_no: 17320 block_no: 4378296 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3718 time: 2020-07-03 21:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f35fcc484c922a05d094e371aa29639f83081998524c146bbc7f5e188112e02Block Operator
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