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 4378996 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381043 epoch_slot_no: 17843 block_no: 4378819 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 907 time: 2020-07-04 00:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d42c00c9eed8d02d39d03f995f83dc9b248e542f3a6280fc2383567d3a196cBlock Operator
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