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 4378500 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380547 epoch_slot_no: 17347 block_no: 4378323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1178 time: 2020-07-03 22:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8774ecda3103c912375d1fbd0bc08efd462826455ee1138a2ff98f8affdd26b1Block Operator
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