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 4378887 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380934 epoch_slot_no: 17734 block_no: 4378710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2243 time: 2020-07-04 00:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a67a48fd0d0245107890278e492936376e68e77c96edcbff2d8c60fec64655Block Operator
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