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 4370118 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372161 epoch_slot_no: 8961 block_no: 4369941 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1044 time: 2020-07-01 23:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf489aadc24680668fe39b0b9098e03c4a56ae6eb616c73d482b9c70e802a24Block Operator
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