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 4378548 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380595 epoch_slot_no: 17395 block_no: 4378371 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2386 time: 2020-07-03 22:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa52d4eb3e6691ad0ef0ece23a078c6768e5bbdf09cdb7ccf4198ddbc7517714bBlock Operator
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