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 4378555 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380602 epoch_slot_no: 17402 block_no: 4378378 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 940 time: 2020-07-03 22:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x898bd3eb29e8a3bd28a4d0e404bd7faf9bd1b90fa41c72be972623aa8a947284Block Operator
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