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 4378518 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380565 epoch_slot_no: 17365 block_no: 4378341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5414 time: 2020-07-03 22:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06aea10be3980c19d1aad976dadc54f0605d7161da8675ea14149085305571c5Block Operator
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