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 4370755 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372801 epoch_slot_no: 9601 block_no: 4370578 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1745 time: 2020-07-02 03:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02322cd11f541849cb57ac6248ddfbe31135e0dd4cc46bded6a83c20fee7ad03Block Operator
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