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 4378493 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380540 epoch_slot_no: 17340 block_no: 4378316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1566 time: 2020-07-03 22:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x609ccc54635b5d3f09d45b869952d0d439c7871796ffb1051e6d5f0d46ea2986Block Operator
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