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 4378486 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380533 epoch_slot_no: 17333 block_no: 4378309 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2605 time: 2020-07-03 22:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x387b045f00956cd8ebca92b3ae01fdf2307ff62005988c7739dd4deb7f1cd4feBlock Operator
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