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 4370384 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4372427 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 4370207 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3871 time: 2020-07-02 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x134f6a5b4fb91e7a8246c6168ca95a984068b5e9c0581cf6b8820973a33ee49bBlock Operator
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