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 4370355 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372398 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 4370178 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2081 time: 2020-07-02 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02d4611ed9b8ff94d2ce8aded3d404b9c00bdda2d7d62638368c03cb307cd7e3Block Operator
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