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 4370572 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4372616 epoch_slot_no: 9416 block_no: 4370395 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3109 time: 2020-07-02 02:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00dac0c6f94a3b55ab06c8bd710f5c5cff1c12af74a68e5551ecb252ecf62319Block Operator
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