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 4378859 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380906 epoch_slot_no: 17706 block_no: 4378682 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1646 time: 2020-07-04 00:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf81c91745734603193ab06ae567a43ed62bbea33a024d48d34b9a4ac73e2c831Block Operator
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