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 4370129 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4372172 epoch_slot_no: 8972 block_no: 4369952 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3534 time: 2020-07-01 23:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85e1ffe3fa1e6e8a802e33b58b10aaa1fa79467a2eafe4ae15f2988f95d69a20Block Operator
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