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 4370568 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372612 epoch_slot_no: 9412 block_no: 4370391 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-02 02:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eb255ec26ddb3122a5e8cabc922b30d38ad4dac78ac51c93803a1f6a411f302Block Operator
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