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 4370600 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372646 epoch_slot_no: 9446 block_no: 4370423 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2440 time: 2020-07-02 02:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e8d97167d88d7b3ddbcfe70165b37333248930c1bd5012b0ce5d9a3149334a2Block Operator
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