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 4378679 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380726 epoch_slot_no: 17526 block_no: 4378502 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2020-07-03 23:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84a66a92ed60da2a7869ea250b2bb32cfdc9f9868e78708ff154abea8aac0d92Block Operator
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