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 4378840 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4380887 epoch_slot_no: 17687 block_no: 4378663 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2466 time: 2020-07-04 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f66660e0eda847ee9470c85eef156142fe76340b5d4ea2036ae99b6c8167536Block Operator
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