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 4378925 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4380972 epoch_slot_no: 17772 block_no: 4378748 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1782 time: 2020-07-04 00:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cb005326d60825dd092ed3e116a440c69b2c7557dff201c0a6271876dd42f02Block Operator
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