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 4378645 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380692 epoch_slot_no: 17492 block_no: 4378468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2020-07-03 22:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x723add7085f1bca5935dbe3ac73b0e46fadc62da5d3ad94e218300ce5272f6a3Block Operator
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