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 4378805 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380852 epoch_slot_no: 17652 block_no: 4378628 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2801 time: 2020-07-03 23:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb29684bd427a44ef777badbaa50fc8115bd90f0cfef8cbd81045306a1ccb6b1Block Operator
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