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 4378611 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380658 epoch_slot_no: 17458 block_no: 4378434 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1645 time: 2020-07-03 22:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d2b6bc8d6f96bb5edbd9e2da5a15c56481f8df86b6d9725740a779cb18868eaBlock Operator
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