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 4370271 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372314 epoch_slot_no: 9114 block_no: 4370094 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2647 time: 2020-07-02 00:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe062e7bcfefc61c02380d9d23c9c33da00c8a1967f21199ab0dfab632e7ecdaeBlock Operator
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