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 4378922 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380969 epoch_slot_no: 17769 block_no: 4378745 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1625 time: 2020-07-04 00:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f88c669697aefabddb40c43aff73d925df2dcd5a1eae10148f781bc866e5776Block Operator
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