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 4378557 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380604 epoch_slot_no: 17404 block_no: 4378380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-07-03 22:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd89dea49e878b266f5c8956b8a68b0f091291fce00bf1cd930a85c1b1e1c817aBlock Operator
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