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 4370567 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372611 epoch_slot_no: 9411 block_no: 4370390 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1733 time: 2020-07-02 02:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88ce2bf45a39e49a3af70edeb20e50ae5a738066a7ec7ab6833d72d87a7c89deBlock Operator
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