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 4370761 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372807 epoch_slot_no: 9607 block_no: 4370584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1141 time: 2020-07-02 03:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b27d2a3c2d691af0f007521a5e80f2b420a5bad9cfeb563e41452f3a0948b2cBlock Operator
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