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 4378636 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4380683 epoch_slot_no: 17483 block_no: 4378459 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2212 time: 2020-07-03 22:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56922ca723d67b8b03baf2df51e2f17c565fdc2e960594d6e247ac6abf293c44Block Operator
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