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 4370038 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4372081 epoch_slot_no: 8881 block_no: 4369861 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2939 time: 2020-07-01 23:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a047f87f91e467ba8bdfa10a2a8b13e1169ac44aac365e2d2359894cd0457e2Block Operator
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