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 4370659 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4372705 epoch_slot_no: 9505 block_no: 4370482 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4461 time: 2020-07-02 02:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47a1a8533adb711efa9f554ed0261e7c6382efd55d17a9673444fcca5065486cBlock Operator
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