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 4378906 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380953 epoch_slot_no: 17753 block_no: 4378729 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2976 time: 2020-07-04 00:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52eea17cd0809482422af3b1bbf82e105dcf465c3b42b259e8c5de8f7128a365Block Operator
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