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 4370557 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372601 epoch_slot_no: 9401 block_no: 4370380 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2020-07-02 01:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4df58f25776f15fd3383195cb3bf866ad7b4d9c7ffc85201d59f38497fc3b83Block Operator
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