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 4378513 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380560 epoch_slot_no: 17360 block_no: 4378336 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3200 time: 2020-07-03 22:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f7ae23034eef047f507f0af53392bfb40e6cc25e88a1603e4b8a2b2720f78b1Block Operator
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