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 4378578 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380625 epoch_slot_no: 17425 block_no: 4378401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1878 time: 2020-07-03 22:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f1d6e68f0f58607c70b58645ab1974b7801386e0e8079ca6059600d8f9c971fBlock Operator
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