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 4378737 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380784 epoch_slot_no: 17584 block_no: 4378560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1502 time: 2020-07-03 23:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63269bb8a69da7d5b78bb7c0c7bab7874bbefe62af0fe0d1aee17c2baef1b3c4Block Operator
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