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 4378583 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380630 epoch_slot_no: 17430 block_no: 4378406 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1625 time: 2020-07-03 22:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70d68eff91bac05e12a56c09d49342578ba87bdc22602e8bf4d89135d51ca706Block Operator
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