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 4370247 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372290 epoch_slot_no: 9090 block_no: 4370070 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2343 time: 2020-07-02 00:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8107539fed7baf92ccfc9036cc322969150cccb567c29d8720f0f7346a392a7fBlock Operator
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