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 4378510 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380557 epoch_slot_no: 17357 block_no: 4378333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2880 time: 2020-07-03 22:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9edaaa0358f52a978629a5d5f91b3c93ca9a26f590f6f6d9d5215d0344ab908cBlock Operator
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