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 4378716 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4380763 epoch_slot_no: 17563 block_no: 4378539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2478 time: 2020-07-03 23:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f657bbf800704f0eaeec05c01535e342cd16f14f0eb868efabb0e1d8042518cBlock Operator
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