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 4370533 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4372577 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 4370356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4541 time: 2020-07-02 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f052f4c54ebd8bccae3d2c1446dd4cc7436d491cc98ce656353575fdd557242Block Operator
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