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 4370662 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372708 epoch_slot_no: 9508 block_no: 4370485 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1897 time: 2020-07-02 02:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75e364758ac3fdb0df645bf6075551976b79f3e8215df504af4ab07e2788da8Block Operator
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