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 4378523 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380570 epoch_slot_no: 17370 block_no: 4378346 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3270 time: 2020-07-03 22:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d181496024cc488d739d848a98d92ceda950b5cd47e08973907b1efd30ea8beBlock Operator
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