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 4378717 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4380764 epoch_slot_no: 17564 block_no: 4378540 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4811 time: 2020-07-03 23:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c3119cd2209900ef678c27921e568ac1f4520b5c294be27c94df9764dd15ce6Block Operator
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