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 4370295 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372338 epoch_slot_no: 9138 block_no: 4370118 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3826 time: 2020-07-02 00:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cb6f12d0225bc3cc3b28cd951ea70b9806adf7ddb3c2405d327976c9ff9865eBlock Operator
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