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 4370041 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372084 epoch_slot_no: 8884 block_no: 4369864 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3369 time: 2020-07-01 23:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe527df98eb95b3d9d690965fd58bef3b9ff83b39fafb6e548eae65ed8e847e83Block Operator
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