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 4370137 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4372180 epoch_slot_no: 8980 block_no: 4369960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1956 time: 2020-07-01 23:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c93d1b09b4471557a887ca6c4300a4fe08212c1efb9f0c994daa85a29d20f40Block Operator
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