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 4370640 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372686 epoch_slot_no: 9486 block_no: 4370463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1210 time: 2020-07-02 02:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8983109a8a30ae2a39187fcaea2a2466c1c64e7b0ca60884599fe1a473e3b4aeBlock Operator
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