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 4378553 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380600 epoch_slot_no: 17400 block_no: 4378376 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2272 time: 2020-07-03 22:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb97be36d03d759e72bf7a34b05a8a7a56007fc0b9b16ff377e0e4bf2f0ba6faBlock Operator
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