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 4370678 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372724 epoch_slot_no: 9524 block_no: 4370501 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2223 time: 2020-07-02 02:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf90fc099b350d55a378428d9e32431c4e9e9dafd3c08851990441a396c393f11Block Operator
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