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 4370698 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372744 epoch_slot_no: 9544 block_no: 4370521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2020-07-02 02:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x934e6d3b4cbca3a0e0c81628664504195e002e1e8073c219aa2ebc8a8a50a40aBlock Operator
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