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 4370742 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4372788 epoch_slot_no: 9588 block_no: 4370565 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10050 time: 2020-07-02 03:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c85bbf15befd8a6212d91d274fe806229f95082e0999a425437eef85acc1b2Block Operator
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