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 4378676 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4380723 epoch_slot_no: 17523 block_no: 4378499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5794 time: 2020-07-03 23:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32631b23fe3d78281b94a5fef0d4c333f381f3117d20f6b525fef87ecb2ccd77Block Operator
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