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 4370586 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4372631 epoch_slot_no: 9431 block_no: 4370409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3740 time: 2020-07-02 02:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x629692af6fe84d23e7b3cb82b045d08d7b2d9252f2d49e06d41a060cfc284a14Block Operator
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