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 4378771 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4380818 epoch_slot_no: 17618 block_no: 4378594 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2539 time: 2020-07-03 23:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ce200d4415e8669a1e6449a4e23895c421bc9ef50435d30b76e12a0f367109Block Operator
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